Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a physics teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£41,800 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average physics teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average physics teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a physics teacher in Dorset is £41,800 per year, typically ranging from £30,400 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset 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 Dorset it's £41,800 per year — a discount of £2,200 per year versus the UK average.
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