Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a play worker earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£27,075 per year
per year in Dorset · School or trust-set scale
Play Worker salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical play worker pay across the UK. Play Worker pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average play worker pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average play worker salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a play worker in Dorset is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for play workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live play worker openings in Dorset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Play Workers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Dorset it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
Live play worker vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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