Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Croydon
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Croydon compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical early education and childcare practitioners in the London earned £18,799. Compared to the UK median of £19,516, that's 3.7% below. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £18,799 stretches to roughly £16,150 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Croydon is £34,987, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 46.3% less that benchmark.
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.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Croydon
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Croydon?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the London (which includes Croydon) 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 Croydon 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 Croydon compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Croydon is £34,987. Early education and childcare practitioners in the London earn £18,799, which is 46.3% 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 Croydon. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.