Early education and childcare practitioners Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the UK is £19,516 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £19,233, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £13.02.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £16,048 in East to £22,949 in Scotland. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£19,516
Annual
UK Mean
£19,233
Annual
Hourly Rate
£13.02
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £22,949 | £23,055 | £24,863 |
| North East | £21,371 | £19,935 | £23,719 |
| North West | £20,249 | £19,144 | £22,203 |
| South East | £19,270 | £18,405 | £18,672 |
| London | £18,799 | £20,164 | £16,150 |
| Wales | £18,402 | £20,791 | £20,447 |
| West Midlands | £18,397 | £17,997 | £20,106 |
| South West | £17,817 | £18,821 | £18,540 |
| East Midlands | £16,458 | £18,008 | £17,928 |
| East | £16,048 | £17,530 | £16,493 |
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 UK is £19,516 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £19,233, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays early education and childcare practitioners the most?
Scotland pays the highest early education and childcare practitioners salaries with a median of £22,949.
How does early education and childcare practitioners pay vary by region?
Early education and childcare practitioners salaries range from £16,048 in East to £22,949 in Scotland.
Are early education and childcare practitioners salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for early education and childcare practitioners?
The median hourly rate for early education and childcare practitioners in the UK is £13.02 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.