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Nursery Practitioner Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a nursery practitioner earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£21,285 per year

per year in Edinburgh · 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 Practitioner pay depends on qualification level, setting and whether the post requires QTS. Nursery Practitioner pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for nursery practitioners near Edinburgh

Compare average nursery practitioner pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage nursery practitioner salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£21,285 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£21,285 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£20,425 per yearView jobs
Livingston£20,425 per yearView jobs
Stirling£20,425 per yearView jobs
Dundee£20,210 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Practitioner get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about nursery practitioner pay in Edinburgh

How much does a nursery practitioner earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a nursery practitioner in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh a well-paid area for nursery practitioners?

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

Which schools and agencies hire nursery practitioners in Edinburgh?

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

How can a nursery practitioner in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Nursery Practitioners in Edinburgh 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 practitioner pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

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

Nursery Practitioner jobs in Edinburgh

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