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Modern Foreign Languages Teacher salary

What modern foreign languages teachers are advertised at on live vacancies we hold — we name the nation whenever we publish a figure.

Official pay scale · England 2026-27

£34,069–£46,940

Main pay range (M1–M6) outside London, from the national teacher pay document

Pay rangeRest of EnglandLondon fringeOuter LondonInner London
Main pay range (M1–M6)£34,069–£46,940£35,602–£48,479£39,196–£52,241£41,729–£54,131
Upper pay range (U1–U3)£49,134–£52,835£50,625–£54,328£54,047–£58,120£59,650–£64,684

Source: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE)

These are the statutory ranges for maintained schools in England. Academies and independent schools may set their own pay, and many follow these ranges. Responsibility payments (TLRs) and SEN allowances are paid on top. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own scales.

Read the official document (GOV.UK)

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a modern foreign languages teacher earn?

We do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence to publish a modern foreign languages teacher figure. Rather than estimate, we show live vacancies so you can see what employers are actually advertising.

Does modern foreign languages teacher pay vary by area?

It can, but we only publish area differences where we have enough evidence for that area — we never apply a regional multiplier to invent a local figure.

What pay framework applies to a modern foreign languages teacher?

Teachers in maintained schools in England are normally paid under the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD). Academies may adopt or mirror it, or set their own pay policy. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own arrangements.

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