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Physics Teacher Salary in Reading

How much does a physics teacher earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£45,760 per year

per year in Reading · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£33,280 per year£45,760 per year£54,080 per year

Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for physics teachers near Reading

Compare average physics teacher pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage physics teacher salaryJobs
Redbridge£48,400 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£45,760 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£41,800 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£41,800 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£41,800 per yearView jobs
Redcar£41,800 per yearView jobs
Redditch£41,800 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about physics teacher pay in Reading

How much does a physics teacher earn in Reading?

The average salary for a physics teacher in Reading is £45,760 per year, typically ranging from £33,280 per year to £54,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for physics teachers?

Reading pays physics teachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP.

Which schools and agencies hire physics teachers in Reading?

Live physics teacher openings in Reading rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a physics teacher in Reading increase their salary?

Physics Teachers in Reading typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £44,000 per year. In Reading it's £45,760 per year — a premium of £1,760 per year versus the UK average.

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