Playworkers roles in the UK earn a median of £25,000 per year, equivalent to £12.93 per hour as of 2024. Pay increased 4.9% compared to the previous year. Pay has risen over the past 3 years. The ONS national median for this occupation is £24,757/yr (1% above our computed national average).
Median Annual Pay
£25,000
as of 2024
High confidenceMedian Hourly Pay
£12.93
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+4.9%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£21,500 – £30,000
25th – 75th percentile
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about the labour market.
There is currently not sufficient data available for this occupation to say anything about pay by region.
Annual pay grew by +4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
National average (NUTS1 actuals) based on ONS ASHE April snapshot.
Annual percentage change in median pay for Playworkers.
Percentage change from the prior year's April figure.
The median salary for a Playworkers in the UK is £25,000 per year (about £12.93 per hour), based on official ONS data for 2024.
Most Playworkers earn between £21,500 and £30,000 a year (the 25th to 75th percentile of UK pay).
Playworkers pay rose by 4.9% from 2023 to 2024.
For job seekers
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For employers & recruiters
Playworkers deliver and facilitate play opportunities for children in a range of formal and informal settings including play schemes, free play locations, and in pre- and after-school activities.
Entry may not depend upon academic qualifications, although some employers will expect candidates to possess or be working towards a relevant qualification. NVQs/SVQs in Child Care and Education are available at levels 2 and 3. A DBS check is mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.