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Physics Teacher Salary in Durham

How much does a physics teacher earn in Durham?

Average base salary in Durham

£41,800 per year

per year in Durham · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,400 per year£41,800 per year£49,400 per year

Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for physics teachers near Durham

Compare average physics teacher pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage physics teacher salaryJobs
Ealing£48,400 per yearView jobs
Durham This location£41,800 per yearView jobs
Dungiven£41,800 per yearView jobs
Dunoon£41,800 per yearView jobs
Dunstable£41,800 per yearView jobs
East Ayrshire£41,800 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£41,800 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Physics Teacher get paid in Durham?

Frequently asked questions about physics teacher pay in Durham

How much does a physics teacher earn in Durham?

The average salary for a physics teacher in Durham is £41,800 per year, typically ranging from £30,400 per year to £49,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Durham a well-paid area for physics teachers?

Durham tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for physics teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire physics teachers in Durham?

There are currently 1 live physics teacher opening in Durham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a physics teacher in Durham increase their salary?

Physics Teachers in Durham 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.

What's the difference between physics teacher pay in Durham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £44,000 per year. In Durham it's £41,800 per year — a discount of £2,200 per year versus the UK average.

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