Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a physics teacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£43,560 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average physics teacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a physics teacher in Cardiff is £43,560 per year, typically ranging from £31,680 per year to £51,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for physics teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Physics Teachers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £44,000 per year. In Cardiff it's £43,560 per year — a discount of £440 per year versus the UK average.
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