Nursery Assistant salary in Sheffield
The average Nursery Assistant salary in Sheffield is £19,000 per year (£1,433/mo net take-home pay after UK tax, or £9.74/hr).
≈ £1,205 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £7.79/hr (37.5h/wk)
Typical starting package for a graduate or junior Nursery Assistant in Sheffield (0–2 years experience).
≈ £1,433 / month after tax
Hourly: £9.74/hr • Daily: £73/day
Market median for an established Nursery Assistant in Sheffield (2–5 years experience).
≈ £1,775 / month after tax
Hourly rate: £12.67/hr (37.5h/wk)
Top percentile pay for senior & lead Nursery Assistant specialists in Sheffield (5+ years).
Take-home pay vs. living cost in Sheffield
Based on the 2026/27 UK tax year (standard 1257L tax code), a mid-level Nursery Assistant earning £19,000 takes home £1,433 net per month (or £331/week).
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Live Nursery Assistant jobs in Sheffield
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Primary Care Key Account Manager
£26,814IQVIA • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
M and E Project Manager
£45,000VERTEC SERVICES Ltd • Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9FR
Motor Vehicle Technician - Renault
£45,000Stoneacre • Walkley, Sheffield, S6 2FU
Kitchen Assistant
£28,490Bupa • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11 9PY
Mixed Associate Dentist
£130,000Medmatch • Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2GD
Support and Early Interventions Officer
£13,374Victim Support • Hackenthorpe, Sheffield, S12 4PQ
Frequently asked questions about Nursery Assistant pay in Sheffield
How much does a Nursery Assistant earn in Sheffield in 2026/27?
The average Nursery Assistant salary in Sheffield is £19,000 per year (or £9.74 per hour based on a standard 37.5-hour UK working week). Entry-level and graduate Nursery Assistant roles start around £15,200 per year, while senior and lead specialists earn up to £24,700 per year.
What is the monthly take-home pay for a Nursery Assistant in Sheffield after UK tax?
On a median Nursery Assistant salary of £19,000 in Sheffield, your estimated net take-home pay is £1,433 per month (approx. £331 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 Sheffield?
A mid-level Nursery Assistant in Sheffield earns an equivalent hourly rate of £9.74/hr (ranging from £7.79/hr for junior roles to £12.67/hr for senior roles) and a permanent daily salary equivalent of £73 per day.
Is a Nursery Assistant salary enough to live comfortably in Sheffield?
With a net monthly income of £1,433 and an estimated 1-bedroom rent of £890 per month in Sheffield, housing takes approximately 62% of a Nursery Assistant's take-home pay — leaving £543 per month in disposable income.
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