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Salary guide · Northern Ireland

Class Teacher Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a class teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£39,010 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£39,010 per year£46,139 per year

Class Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Class Teacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for class teachers near Northern Ireland

Compare average class teacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage class teacher salaryJobs
Northallerton£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northampton£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northwich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Norwich£39,425 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£39,010 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Class Teacher get paid in Northern Ireland?

Frequently asked questions about class teacher pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a class teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a class teacher in Northern Ireland is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for class teachers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for class teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire class teachers in Northern Ireland?

Live class teacher openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a class teacher in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Class Teachers in Northern Ireland typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between class teacher pay in Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.

Class Teacher jobs in Northern Ireland

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