Early education and childcare assistants Salary in United Kingdom

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Based on approximately 80,000 employees

10th percentile

£7,864

25th percentile

£12,917

Median

£18,492

Mean

£18,269

75th percentile

£23,724

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£18,492
Income tax
£1,184
National Insurance
£474
=Take-home pay
£16,834

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

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