Salary guide · England
How much does a play worker earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£27,075 per year
per year in England · 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 England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average play worker pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a play worker in England is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for play workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Play Workers in England 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 England it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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