Average Early education and childcare services managers Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
The going rate for early education and childcare services managerss in the South West? £22,265 at the median in 2025. That compares to £28,511 nationally — a gap of 21.9% below. Factor in the South West's cost of living (3.9% below the UK norm) and a £22,265 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £23,169. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652, so early education and childcare services managerss sit 39.3% less that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £22,265 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £23,169 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Early education and childcare services managers salary across UK regions
Early education and childcare services managers salary in areas near Bristol, City of UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bristol, City of UA is in the South West 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 services managers salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median early education and childcare services managers salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £22,265 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 services managers pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Early education and childcare services managers in the South West earn 21.9% below the national median of £28,511. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is early education and childcare services managers a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Early education and childcare services managers in the South West earn £22,265, which is 39.3% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for early education and childcare services managerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.