Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a modern foreign languages teacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£39,010 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Modern Foreign Languages Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Modern Foreign Languages Teacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average modern foreign languages teacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average modern foreign languages teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a modern foreign languages teacher in Scotland is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for modern foreign languages teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Modern Foreign Languages Teachers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
Live modern foreign languages teacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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