Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in South Kesteven
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Kesteven compares
Looking at 2025 salary data, early education and childcare practitionerss in the East Midlands were paid a median of £16,458. The national equivalent stands at £19,516, putting this region 15.7% below. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Kesteven is £28,724, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 42.7% less that benchmark.
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 South Kesteven
Salary data is by ONS region. South Kesteven is in the East 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 South Kesteven?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Kesteven) 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 South Kesteven 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 South Kesteven compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Kesteven is £28,724. Early education and childcare practitioners in the East Midlands earn £16,458, which is 42.7% 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 South Kesteven. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.