Salary guide · Merton
How much does a pre-school assistant earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£31,350 per year
per year in Merton · School or trust-set scale
Pre-School Assistant salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical pre-school assistant pay across the UK. Pre-School Assistant pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average pre-school assistant pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average pre-school assistant salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £31,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a pre-school assistant in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays pre-school assistants around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.
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Pre-School Assistants in Merton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.
Live pre-school assistant vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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