Early education and childcare assistants Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£15,220
Mean
£17,055
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £15,220 |
| Mean | £17,055 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£321
Mean £347
Hourly
£11.54
Mean £12.64
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £321 | £347 |
| Hourly | £11.54 | £12.64 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Early education and childcare assistants earn 49% below the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 77% of Early education work full-time
- 96.7% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£22,498
Full-time (mean)
£22,982
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £22,498 |
| Mean | £22,982 |
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