Salary guide · Merton
How much does a physics teacher earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£48,400 per year
per year in Merton · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average physics teacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average physics teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £48,400 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a physics teacher in Merton is £48,400 per year, typically ranging from £35,200 per year to £57,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays physics teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP.
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Physics Teachers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £44,000 per year. In Merton it's £48,400 per year — a premium of £4,400 per year versus the UK average.
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