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SOC 2315 Teaching and other educational professionals

Nursery education teaching professionals Salary

Median salary £31,425 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

Gross pay, before deductions. See take-home pay on £31,000 after tax and National Insurance →

For nursery education teaching professionals, £37,593 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -4.0% versus the national average.

About this role

Nursery education teaching professionals provide clinical care to patients across a range of healthcare settings. They assess patient needs, plan and deliver nursing interventions, administer medications and support patients through treatment and recovery.

Key responsibilities

  • Assessing patient health needs and developing care plans
  • Administering medications and clinical treatments
  • Monitoring patient progress and responding to changes in condition
  • Supporting patients and families with health education
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires a nursing degree (BSc or postgraduate) approved by the NMC, followed by NMC registration. Specialist roles require additional postgraduate training and qualifications.

Career outlook

Severe workforce shortages across the UK, particularly in mental health, community and emergency nursing. Strong career progression opportunities into advanced practice and leadership.

Key skills

Clinical assessment Patient care Medication administration Communication Critical thinking

Common industries

  • NHS
  • Private hospitals
  • Community health
  • Mental health
  • Care homes

Data coverage

SOC code 2315
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 10,000

Median Salary

£31,425

Mean Salary

£36,576

Jobs (000s)

10k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: --P25: £23kMedian: £31kP75: --P90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£22,587

0-2 years

Mid Level

£22,587

3-7 years

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +12.7%Real growth: -1.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£31,425

Full-time Only

£37,593

Full-time premium: +£6,168

Nursery education teaching professionals salary: common questions

How much do nursery education teaching professionals earn in the UK?
Nursery education teaching professionals earn a median of £37,593 a year (ONS ASHE 2025).
Is £37,593 a good salary in the UK?
For nursery education teaching professionals, £37,593 is the typical (median) pay. That is around the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -4.0% versus the national average.
What is the starting salary for nursery education teaching professionals?
Entry-level nursery education teaching professionals typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £22,587, though this varies by employer and region.
Have nursery education teaching professionals salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2022, median nursery education teaching professionals pay has risen from £28,929 to £37,593 — +30% in cash terms, or +13% after CPIH inflation. That is ahead of inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).