Birmingham vs Worcestershire childcare rates 2026/27

Birmingham pays £0.60/hr more than Worcestershire for 3-4 year olds (£6.80 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Birmingham and Worcestershire
Age bandBirminghamWorcestershireDifference
Under 2£12.99/hr£10.98/hr+£2.01
2 to 3 years£9.47/hr£8.11/hr+£1.36
3 to 4 years£6.80/hr£6.20/hr+£0.60
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Birmingham full rates →Worcestershire full rates →