Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Exeter
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Exeter compares
The median pay for early education and childcare practitionerss in the South West stood at £17,817 in 2025, placing them 8.7% below the UK-wide figure of £19,516. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £17,817 has an effective purchasing power closer to £18,540. The all-jobs average in Exeter is £30,138. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 40.9% 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 Exeter
Salary data is by ONS region. Exeter 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 Exeter?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the South West (which includes Exeter) 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 Exeter 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 Exeter compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Exeter is £30,138. Early education and childcare practitioners in the South West earn £17,817, which is 40.9% 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 Exeter. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.