Salary guide
Music Teacher salary
What music 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 range | Rest of England | London fringe | Outer London | Inner 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)Music Teacher job openings
Teacher of Music
The Aylesbury Vale Academy · Aylesbury
Music Teacher (Temporary)
Outwood Academy Riverside · Middlesbrough
Teacher of Music
Cranford Community College · Hounslow
Music Teacher (Maternity Cover - 0.8 FTE Monday-Thursday)
The Blue Coat School Basingstoke · Basingstoke
Teacher of Music
City of Derby Academy · Derby
Teacher of Music
Weavers Academy · Wellingborough
Schools hiring music teachers
Ranked by live vacancy volume. We do not publish employer-level pay figures.
Where music teachers are being advertised
Areas with the most live music teacher vacancies.
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Career advice for music teacher roles
Frequently asked questions
How much does a music teacher earn?
We do not yet hold enough verified salary evidence to publish a music teacher figure. Rather than estimate, we show live vacancies so you can see what employers are actually advertising.
Does music 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 music 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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