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Playworker Salary in Newcastle (NI)

How much does a playworker earn in Newcastle (NI)?

Average base salary in Newcastle (NI)

£27,360 per year

per year in Newcastle (NI) · School or trust-set scale

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

Highest paying cities for playworkers near Newcastle (NI)

Compare average playworker pay in Newcastle (NI) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage playworker salaryJobs
Newham£33,630 per yearView jobs
Newcastle (NI) This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£27,360 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme£27,360 per yearView jobs
Newark-on-Trent£27,075 per yearView jobs
Newbury£27,075 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£26,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Playworker get paid in Newcastle (NI)?

Frequently asked questions about playworker pay in Newcastle (NI)

How much does a playworker earn in Newcastle (NI)?

The average salary for a playworker in Newcastle (NI) 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 Newcastle (NI) a well-paid area for playworkers?

Newcastle (NI) tends to sit around 4% 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 Newcastle (NI)?

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

How can a playworker in Newcastle (NI) increase their salary?

Playworkers in Newcastle (NI) 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 Newcastle (NI) and nationally?

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

Playworker jobs in Newcastle (NI)

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