Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in South Staffordshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Staffordshire 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. In practical terms, living costs in the West Midlands run 8.5% below average. That means £18,397 stretches to roughly £20,106 in real spending power. Compared to the South Staffordshire average across all roles (£28,259), early education and childcare practitionerss take home 34.9% less.
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.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near South Staffordshire
Salary data is by ONS region. South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the West Midlands (which includes South Staffordshire) 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 South Staffordshire 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 South Staffordshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Staffordshire is £28,259. Early education and childcare practitioners in the West Midlands earn £18,397, which is 34.9% 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 South Staffordshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.