Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
In practical terms, a early education and childcare practitioners in the Wales earned a median of £18,402 during 2025, which works out to 5.7% below the UK-wide median of £19,516. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,402 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,447. The all-jobs average in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 38.8% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £18,402 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,447 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
Early education and childcare practitioners salary across UK regions
Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) is £18,402 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the Wales earn 5.7% 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Early education and childcare practitioners in the Wales earn £18,402, which is 38.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.