Early education and childcare assistants Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£22,171
per year
Hourly Rate
£10.66
per hour
Mean Salary
£20,955
per year
Salary Range
Early education and childcare assistants salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £8,23925th: £14,783Median: £22,17175th: £27,04090th: £31,532
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £22,171 |
| Monthly | £1,848 |
| Fortnightly | £853 |
| Weekly | £426 |
| Daily | £85 |
| Hourly | £10.66 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £8,239 | £687 | Entry level |
| 25th | £14,783 | £1,232 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £22,171 | £1,848 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £27,040 | £2,253 | Experienced |
| 90th | £31,532 | £2,628 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Early education and childcare assistants in the UK is £22,171, equating to £1,848 per month or £10.66 per hour.
Salaries range from £8,239 at entry level (10th percentile) to £31,532 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £23,293.
The Early education and childcare assistants salary of £22,171 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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Similar Occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Secretarial and related occupations | £22,255 | £10.70 |
| Secretarial and Related Occupations | £22,255 | £10.70 |
| Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations | £22,427 | £10.78 |
| Officers of non-governmental organisations | £21,822 | £10.49 |
| Housekeeping and Related Services | £21,790 | £10.48 |
| Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | £21,769 | £10.47 |
| Teaching assistants | £21,378 | £10.28 |
| Early education and childcare practitioners | £23,053 | £11.08 |
| Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. | £23,246 | £11.18 |
| Other elementary services occupations n.e.c. | £21,039 | £10.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Early education and childcare assistants salary in the UK?
The median Early education and childcare assistants salary in the United Kingdom is £22,171 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Early education and childcare assistants earn per hour?
A Early education and childcare assistants earns approximately £10.66 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Early education and childcare assistants?
A Early education and childcare assistants earns approximately £1,848 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Early education and childcare assistants a well-paid job in the UK?
The Early education and childcare assistants salary of £22,171 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
Where does this salary data come from?
All salary figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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