Nursery Assistant salary in London
The average Nursery Assistant salary in London is £23,200 per year (£1,685/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £11.90/hr).
≈ £1,409 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £9.54/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Nursery Assistant in London (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,685 / month after tax
Hourly: £11.90/hr • Daily: £89/day
Market median for an established Nursery Assistant in London (2–5 years experience).
≈ £2,105 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £15.49/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Nursery Assistant specialists in London (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in London
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Nursery Assistant earning £23,200 takes home £1,685 net per month (or £389/week).
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Live Nursery Assistant jobs in London
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Nursery Manager
£39,263JEM Childcare Solutions • New Malden, South West London, KT3 3PS
Nursery Practitioner Level 2
£24,653Busy Bees • Wanstead, East London, E11 2NT
Nursery Assistant
£30,368Reeson Education • Putney, South West London, SW15 1RG
Frequently asked questions about Nursery Assistant pay in London
How much does a Nursery Assistant earn in London in 2026/27?
The average Nursery Assistant salary in London is £23,200 per year (or £11.90 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Nursery Assistant roles start around £18,600 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £30,200 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Nursery Assistant in London after UK tax?
On a median Nursery Assistant salary of £23,200 in London, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,685 per month (approx. £389 per week) after deducting 2026/27 UK Income Tax and Class 1 National Insurance under the standard 1257L tax code.
What is the typical hourly and daily rate for a Nursery Assistant in London?
A mid-level Nursery Assistant in London earns an equivalent hourly rate of £11.90/hr (ranging from £9.54/hr for junior roles to £15.49/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £89 per day.
Is a Nursery Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in London?
With a net monthly income of £1,685 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £1,850 per month in London, housing takes approximately 95% of a Nursery Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £0 per month in disposable income.
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