Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Ipswich
ONS ASHE 2025 · East region · Updated October 2025
How Ipswich compares
A early education and childcare practitioners working in the East could expect a median salary of £16,048 in 2025 — 17.8% below the national figure of £19,516. Factor in the East's cost of living (2.7% below the UK norm) and a £16,048 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,493. Compared to the Ipswich average across all roles (£30,605), early education and childcare practitionerss take home 47.6% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East index: 97.3, UK=100), a salary of £16,048 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,493 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East is 2.7% below the UK average.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Ipswich
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Ipswich?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the East (which includes Ipswich) is £16,048 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 Ipswich compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the East earn 17.8% 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 Ipswich compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Ipswich is £30,605. Early education and childcare practitioners in the East earn £16,048, which is 47.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Ipswich. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.