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Salary guide · South Yorkshire

Play Worker Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a play worker earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£27,360 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 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 South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play workers near South Yorkshire

Compare average play worker pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play worker salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
Southampton£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£27,075 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southport£27,075 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about play worker pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a play worker earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a play worker in South Yorkshire is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Yorkshire a well-paid area for play workers?

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can a play worker in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Play Workers in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Play Worker jobs in South Yorkshire

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