Salary guide · Wales
How much does a cover teacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£39,010 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Cover Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Cover Teacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average cover teacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a cover teacher in Wales is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for cover teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Cover Teachers in Wales 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.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Wales it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
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