Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Nuneaton and Bedworth
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Nuneaton and Bedworth compares
In 2025, early education and childcare practitionerss working in the West Midlands took home a median salary of £18,397 — that's 5.7% below the national average of £19,516. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,397 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,106. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £31,319, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 41.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (West Midlands index: 91.5, UK=100), a salary of £18,397 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,106 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average.
Early education and childcare practitioners salary across UK regions
Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Nuneaton and Bedworth
Salary data is by ONS region. Nuneaton and Bedworth is in the West Midlands 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the West Midlands (which includes Nuneaton and Bedworth) is £18,397 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the West Midlands 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 Nuneaton and Bedworth compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £31,319. Early education and childcare practitioners in the West Midlands earn £18,397, which is 41.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the West Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Nuneaton and Bedworth. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.