Early education and childcare assistants Salary in South East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 12,000 employees
Median
£16,183
Mean
£16,996
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £16,183 |
| Mean | £16,996 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£1,349£16,183
−Income tax
£60£723
−National Insurance
£24£289
=Take-home pay
£1,264£15,171
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£16,183
Female
£16,821
Mean annual pay
All employees
£16,996
Female
£17,200
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £16,183 | £16,821 |
| Mean | £16,996 | £17,200 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£23,109
Full-time (mean)
£22,829
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £23,109 |
| Mean | £22,829 |
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