Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Telford and Wrekin UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Telford and Wrekin UA compares
Worth noting that early education and childcare practitionerss in the West Midlands earned £18,397 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £19,516 — a difference of 5.7%. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601, so early education and childcare practitionerss sit 39.9% 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.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Telford and Wrekin UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the West Midlands (which includes Telford and Wrekin UA) 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 Telford and Wrekin UA 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 Telford and Wrekin UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Telford and Wrekin UA is £30,601. Early education and childcare practitioners in the West Midlands earn £18,397, which is 39.9% 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 Telford and Wrekin UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.