Salary guide · Wales
How much does a nursery teacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£32,430 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD MPS/UPS
Qualified teacher working with children aged 3–4 in EYFS. Nursery Teacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average nursery teacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a nursery teacher in Wales is £32,430 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £40,991 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for nursery teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Nursery Teachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £32,430 per year — a discount of £2,070 per year versus the UK average.
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