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Play Worker Salary in Newcastle

How much does a play worker earn in Newcastle?

Average base salary in Newcastle

£26,790 per year

per year in Newcastle · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,680 per year£26,790 per year£33,840 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 Newcastle is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play workers near Newcastle

Compare average play worker pay in Newcastle and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play worker salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£27,360 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£27,075 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£27,075 per yearView jobs
Durham£27,075 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£27,075 per yearView jobs
Newcastle This location£26,790 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about play worker pay in Newcastle

How much does a play worker earn in Newcastle?

The average salary for a play worker in Newcastle is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle a well-paid area for play workers?

Newcastle tends to sit around 6% 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 Newcastle?

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

How can a play worker in Newcastle increase their salary?

Play Workers in Newcastle 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 Newcastle and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Newcastle it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.

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