Childminders roles in the UK earn a median of £24,500 per year, equivalent to £14.04 per hour as of 2025. Pay increased 19.9% compared to the previous year. Regionally, pay ranges from £22,500 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £28,500 in London. Pay has risen over the past 3 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £24,278/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£24,500
as of 2025
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£14.04
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+19.9%
vs 2024
Annual Pay Range
£21,000 – £29,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
Median annual pay for Childminders across UK regions.
Source: ONS ASHE. Based on broad UK regions (NUTS1).
| Region | Median Pay |
|---|---|
| London | £28,500 |
| South East | £25,500 |
| East | £25,000 |
| Scotland | £24,500 |
| South West | £23,500 |
| North West | £23,000 |
| East Midlands | £23,000 |
| West Midlands | £23,000 |
| Wales | £23,000 |
| North East | £23,000 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £22,500 |
| UK | £24,500 |
Annual pay grew by +19.9% from 2024 to 2025.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Childminders.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Childminders in the UK is £24,500 per year (about £14.04 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2025.
Most Childminders earn between £21,000 and £29,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Childminders pay rose by 19.9% from 2024 to 2025.
The highest median pay for Childminders is in London, at £28,500 per year.
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For employers & recruiters
Childminders provide day-to-day care of children in their own homes, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities.
Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although employers may expect a candidate to possess a qualification accredited by the Council for Awards in Children’s Care or other qualifications. Childminders must be registered with OFSTED to care for children under the age of 8 years. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at levels 2 and 3. A minimum age limit of 18 years applies, and a DBS check is mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.