Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Waltham Forest
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How Waltham Forest compares
Based on 2025 data, early education and childcare practitionerss in the London earned £18,799 at the median — 3.7% below the national benchmark of £19,516. Factor in the London's cost of living (16.4% above the UK norm) and a £18,799 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £16,150. The all-jobs average in Waltham Forest is £28,880. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 34.9% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £18,799 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £16,150 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Early education and childcare practitioners salary in areas near Waltham Forest
Salary data is by ONS region. Waltham Forest is in the London 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 Waltham Forest?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the London (which includes Waltham Forest) is £18,799 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 Waltham Forest compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare practitioners in the London earn 3.7% 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 Waltham Forest compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Waltham Forest is £28,880. Early education and childcare practitioners in the London earn £18,799, which is 34.9% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare practitionerss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to Waltham Forest. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.