Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Bath and North East Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bath and North East Somerset UA compares
In practical terms, a early education and childcare practitioners in the South West earned a median of £17,817 during 2025, which works out to 8.7% below the UK-wide median of £19,516. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £17,817 stretches to roughly £18,540 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 44.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £17,817 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £18,540 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Early education and childcare practitioners salary across UK regions
Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Bath and North East Somerset UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bath and North East Somerset UA is in the South West 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 Bath and North East Somerset UA?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the South West (which includes Bath and North East Somerset UA) is £17,817 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 Bath and North East Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the South West earn 8.7% 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 Bath and North East Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bath and North East Somerset UA is £32,004. Early education and childcare practitioners in the South West earn £17,817, which is 44.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bath and North East Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.