Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Barnet
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Barnet compares
Worth noting that early education and childcare practitionerss in the London earned £18,799 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £19,516 — a difference of 3.7%. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average, so a salary of £18,799 has an effective purchasing power closer to £16,150. The all-jobs average in Barnet is £30,926. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 39.2% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £18,799 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,150 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
Early education and childcare practitioners salary across UK regions
Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Barnet
Salary data is by ONS region. Barnet is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Barnet?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the London (which includes Barnet) is £18,799 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does early education and childcare practitioners pay in Barnet compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the London earn 3.7% below the national median of £19,516. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is early education and childcare practitioners a well-paid job in Barnet compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Barnet is £30,926. Early education and childcare practitioners in the London earn £18,799, which is 39.2% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Barnet. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.