Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Rushcliffe
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Rushcliffe compares
A early education and childcare practitioners working in the East Midlands could expect a median salary of £16,458 in 2025 — 15.7% below the national figure of £19,516. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £16,458 has an effective purchasing power closer to £17,928. The all-jobs average in Rushcliffe is £28,689. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 42.6% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Rushcliffe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Rushcliffe?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the East Midlands (which includes Rushcliffe) 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 Rushcliffe 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 Rushcliffe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Rushcliffe is £28,689. Early education and childcare practitioners in the East Midlands earn £16,458, which is 42.6% 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 Rushcliffe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.