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Salary guide · Greater Manchester

Play Worker Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a play worker earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£28,215 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,780 per year£28,215 per year£35,640 per year

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 Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play workers near Greater Manchester

Compare average play worker pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play worker salaryJobs
Greater London£32,775 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£31,350 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£28,215 per yearView jobs
Grays£27,075 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Greenock£27,075 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about play worker pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a play worker earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a play worker in Greater Manchester is £28,215 per year, typically ranging from £21,780 per year to £35,640 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for play workers?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for play workers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire play workers in Greater Manchester?

Live play worker openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a play worker in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Play Workers in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between play worker pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £28,215 per year — a discount of £285 per year versus the UK average.

Play Worker jobs in Greater Manchester

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