Early education and childcare practitioners Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 21,000 employees
Median
£23,478
Mean
£22,147
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,478 |
| Mean | £22,147 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,957£23,478
−Income tax
£180£2,159
−National Insurance
£73£873
=Take-home pay
£1,704£20,447
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£23,478
Female
£23,591
Mean annual pay
All employees
£22,147
Female
£22,270
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £23,478 | £23,591 |
| Mean | £22,147 | £22,270 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£26,760
Part-time (median)
£14,974
Full-time (mean)
£27,192
Part-time (mean)
£14,859
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £26,760 | £14,974 |
| Mean | £27,192 | £14,859 |
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