Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in the UK (2025)
Median Salary
£23,053
per year
Hourly Rate
£11.08
per hour
Mean Salary
£22,354
per year
Salary Range
Early education and childcare practitioners salaries vary considerably depending on experience, location, specialisation and employer.
10th: £10,98425th: £16,150Median: £23,05375th: £27,20190th: £31,454
Pay Breakdown
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual (Median) | £23,053 |
| Monthly | £1,921 |
| Fortnightly | £887 |
| Weekly | £443 |
| Daily | £89 |
| Hourly | £11.08 |
Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | Monthly | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | £10,984 | £915 | Entry level |
| 25th | £16,150 | £1,346 | Below average |
| 50th (Median) | £23,053 | £1,921 | Mid-point |
| 75th | £27,201 | £2,267 | Experienced |
| 90th | £31,454 | £2,621 | Top earners |
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Key Insights
The median annual salary for a Early education and childcare practitioners in the UK is £23,053, equating to £1,921 per month or £11.08 per hour.
Salaries range from £10,984 at entry level (10th percentile) to £31,454 for the most experienced (90th percentile) — a spread of £20,470.
The Early education and childcare practitioners salary of £23,053 is below the UK average. However, pay varies considerably with experience and location.
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| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary administration occupations n.e.c. | £23,246 | £11.18 |
| Bar and catering supervisors | £23,533 | £11.31 |
| Caring, leisure and other service occupations | £23,606 | £11.35 |
| Caring personal service occupations | £23,622 | £11.36 |
| Typists and related keyboard occupations | £23,632 | £11.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Early education and childcare practitioners salary in the UK?
The median Early education and childcare practitioners salary in the United Kingdom is £23,053 per year as of 2025, according to ONS data.
How much does a Early education and childcare practitioners earn per hour?
A Early education and childcare practitioners earns approximately £11.08 per hour at the median salary level.
What is the monthly pay for a Early education and childcare practitioners?
A Early education and childcare practitioners earns approximately £1,921 per month at the median annual salary.
Is Early education and childcare practitioners a well-paid job in the UK?
The Early education and childcare practitioners salary of £23,053 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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