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Salary guide · Merseyside

Play Worker Salary in Merseyside

How much does a play worker earn in Merseyside?

Average base salary in Merseyside

£27,075 per year

per year in Merseyside · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 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 Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play workers near Merseyside

Compare average play worker pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play worker salaryJobs
Merton£31,350 per yearView jobs
Merseyside This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melksham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melrose£27,075 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Play Worker get paid in Merseyside?

Frequently asked questions about play worker pay in Merseyside

How much does a play worker earn in Merseyside?

The average salary for a play worker in Merseyside is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merseyside a well-paid area for play workers?

Merseyside tends to sit around 5% 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 Merseyside?

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

How can a play worker in Merseyside increase their salary?

Play Workers in Merseyside 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 Merseyside and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merseyside it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Play Worker jobs in Merseyside

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