Child and early years officers roles in the UK earn a median of £31,500 per year, equivalent to £17.57 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 9.2% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £26,000 in East Midlands to £38,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 5 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £31,001/yr (2% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£31,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£17.57
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+9.2%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£27,000 – £36,500
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Child and early years officers across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £38,500 |
| North West | £35,500 |
| Scotland | £31,500 |
| West Midlands | £31,000 |
| South West | £30,500 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £30,500 |
| East | £29,500 |
| South East | £29,000 |
| North East | £28,500 |
| Wales | £26,000 |
| East Midlands | £26,000 |
| UK | £31,500 |
Annual pay grew by +9.2% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Child and early years officers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Child and early years officers in the UK is £31,500 per year (about £17.57 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Child and early years officers earn between £27,000 and £36,500 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Child and early years officers pay rose by 9.2% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Child and early years officers is in London, at £38,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Child and early years officers work with babies and with children up to 14 years of age (or 16 for those with special needs), providing support, help and advice to individuals or within a family context.
There are no formal qualification requirements for entry although many employers will expect those appointed to have A-levels and to be working towards a relevant diploma or degree, together with work experience in a relevant field. For some roles workers must be registered with the appropriate statutory body. Some jobs are regulated and require job holders to satisfy the criteria for registration (including holding appropriate qualifications). Background checks including a DBS check are mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.