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Salary guide · Greater Manchester

Nursery Officer Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a nursery officer earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£21,285 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,810 per year£21,285 per year£24,750 per year

Nursery Officer pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Officer pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery officers near Greater Manchester

Compare average nursery officer pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery officer salaryJobs
Greater London£24,725 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£23,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Grays£20,425 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£20,425 per yearView jobs
Greenock£20,425 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£20,425 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Officer get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about nursery officer pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a nursery officer earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a nursery officer in Greater Manchester is £21,285 per year, typically ranging from £18,810 per year to £24,750 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for nursery officers?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for nursery officers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery officers in Greater Manchester?

Live nursery officer openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a nursery officer in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Nursery Officers in Greater Manchester typically increase pay by moving up NJC or nursery-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between nursery officer pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £21,285 per year — a discount of £215 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Officer jobs in Greater Manchester

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