Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Cheltenham
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Cheltenham compares
For early education and childcare practitionerss based in the South West, 2025 brought a median salary of £17,817. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £19,516 — making this 8.7% below the norm. 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. The all-jobs average in Cheltenham is £35,202. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 49.4% less than the typical worker locally.
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.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Cheltenham
Salary data is by ONS region. Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the South West (which includes Cheltenham) 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Cheltenham is £35,202. Early education and childcare practitioners in the South West earn £17,817, which is 49.4% 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 Cheltenham. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.