Is nursery teacher pay in Inner London higher than the UK average?

Yes — nursery teacher pay in Inner London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which nearby cities pay nursery teachers more than Inner London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Inner London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Inner London

Nursery Teacher Salary in Inner London

How much does a nursery teacher earn in Inner London?

Average base salary in Inner London

£40,710 per year

per year in Inner London · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£37,347 per year£40,710 per year£51,456 per year

Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in Inner London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for nursery teachers near Inner London

Compare average nursery teacher pay in Inner London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average nursery teacher salary	Jobs
Inner London This location	£40,710 per year	View jobs
Outer London	£37,950 per year	View jobs
London Fringe	£36,225 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Nursery Teacher get paid in Inner London?

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Assistant Nursery Manager in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Deputy Nursery Manager in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Apprentice in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Educator in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Early Years Lead in Inner London

Average

£25,370 per year

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Frequently asked questions about nursery teacher pay in Inner London

How much does a nursery teacher earn in Inner London?

The average salary for a nursery teacher in Inner London is £40,710 per year, typically ranging from £37,347 per year to £51,456 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Inner London a well-paid area for nursery teachers?

Inner London pays nursery teachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire nursery teachers in Inner London?

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

How can a nursery teacher in Inner London increase their salary?

Nursery Teachers in Inner London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between nursery teacher pay in Inner London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £34,500 per year. In Inner London it's £40,710 per year — a premium of £6,210 per year versus the UK average.

Nursery Teacher jobs in Inner London

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