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Play Worker Salary in Southampton

How much does a play worker earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£27,360 per year

per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for play workers near Southampton

Compare average play worker pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage play worker salaryJobs
Southwark£33,630 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 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 Southampton?

Frequently asked questions about play worker pay in Southampton

How much does a play worker earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a play worker in Southampton 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 Southampton a well-paid area for play workers?

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

How can a play worker in Southampton increase their salary?

Play Workers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

Play Worker jobs in Southampton

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