Early education and childcare practitioners Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a early education and childcare practitioners in the UK is £19,516 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £10,091 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £28,216 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 109,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £10,091 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £13,622 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £19,516 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £24,510 | Experienced |
| 90th | £28,216 | Senior / highest decile |
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| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £22,949 | +17.6% |
| North East | £21,371 | +9.5% |
| North West | £20,249 | +3.8% |
| South East | £19,270 | -1.3% |
| London | £18,799 | -3.7% |
| Wales | £18,402 | -5.7% |
| West Midlands | £18,397 | -5.7% |
| South West | £17,817 | -8.7% |
| East Midlands | £16,458 | -15.7% |
| East | £16,048 | -17.8% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a early education and childcare practitioners in the UK?
The UK median is £19,516 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £19,233.
How much do the highest-paid early education and childcare practitioners earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £28,216 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £10,091 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-07-18