Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a nursery teacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£34,155 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD MPS/UPS
Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery teacher pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See apprentice early years practitioner jobs in EdinburghAssistant Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See assistant nursery manager jobs in EdinburghDeputy Nursery Manager in Edinburgh
Average
£21,285 per year
See deputy nursery manager jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a nursery teacher in Edinburgh is £34,155 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £43,171 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for nursery teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live nursery teacher openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Nursery Teachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £34,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £34,155 per year — a discount of £345 per year versus the UK average.
Live nursery teacher vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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