Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Nottingham UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nottingham UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the East Midlands reached £16,458, sitting 15.7% below the national median of £19,516. Factor in the East Midlands's cost of living (8.2% below the UK norm) and a £16,458 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £17,928. Compared to the Nottingham UA average across all roles (£29,144), early education and childcare practitionerss take home 43.5% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £16,458 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £17,928 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Nottingham UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Nottingham UA?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the East Midlands (which includes Nottingham UA) is £16,458 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 Nottingham UA compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the East Midlands earn 15.7% 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 Nottingham UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nottingham UA is £29,144. Early education and childcare practitioners in the East Midlands earn £16,458, which is 43.5% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nottingham UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.