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Playworker Salary in Merseyside

How much does a playworker 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

Playworker salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical playworker pay across the UK. Playworker pay in Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for playworkers near Merseyside

Compare average playworker pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage playworker 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 Playworker get paid in Merseyside?

Frequently asked questions about playworker pay in Merseyside

How much does a playworker earn in Merseyside?

The average salary for a playworker 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 playworkers?

Merseyside tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for playworkers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire playworkers in Merseyside?

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

How can a playworker in Merseyside increase their salary?

Playworkers 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 playworker 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.

Playworker jobs in Merseyside

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