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Salary guide · Southampton

Nursery Officer Salary in Southampton

How much does a nursery officer earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£20,640 per year

per year in Southampton · NJC or nursery-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£18,240 per year£20,640 per year£24,000 per year

Nursery Officer pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Officer pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery officers near Southampton

Compare average nursery officer pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery officer salaryJobs
Southwark£25,370 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£20,640 per yearView jobs
South West England£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£20,640 per yearView jobs
South Shields£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£20,425 per yearView jobs
Southport£20,425 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about nursery officer pay in Southampton

How much does a nursery officer earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a nursery officer in Southampton is £20,640 per year, typically ranging from £18,240 per year to £24,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southampton a well-paid area for nursery officers?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton?

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

How can a nursery officer in Southampton increase their salary?

Nursery Officers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £21,500 per year. In Southampton it's £20,640 per year — a discount of £860 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Officer jobs in Southampton

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