Average Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Warwick
ONS ASHE 2025 · West Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Warwick compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the West Midlands reached £18,397, sitting 5.7% below the national median of £19,516. The cost of living in the West Midlands is 8.5% below the UK average, so a salary of £18,397 has an effective purchasing power closer to £20,106. The all-jobs average in Warwick is £33,616. By comparison, early education and childcare practitionerss earn 45.3% less than the typical worker locally.
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 Warwick
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average early education and childcare practitioners salary in Warwick?
The median early education and childcare practitioners salary in the West Midlands (which includes Warwick) 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 Warwick 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 Warwick compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Warwick is £33,616. Early education and childcare practitioners in the West Midlands earn £18,397, which is 45.3% 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 Warwick. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.