Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
Based on 2025 data, early education and childcare practitionerss in the Wales earned £18,402 at the median — 5.7% below the national benchmark of £19,516. In practical terms, living costs in the Wales run 10.0% below average. That means £18,402 stretches to roughly £20,447 in real spending power. Compared to the Swansea / Abertawe average across all roles (£31,348), early education and childcare practitionerss take home 41.3% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £18,402 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £20,447 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
Salary data is by ONS region. Swansea / Abertawe is in the Wales 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 Swansea / Abertawe?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) is £18,402 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 Swansea / Abertawe compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the Wales 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Early education and childcare practitioners in the Wales earn £18,402, which is 41.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.