Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a physics teacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£41,360 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Shortage subject. Attracts Levelling Up Premium in eligible schools plus higher starting salaries in some MATs. Physics Teacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average physics teacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average physics teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £41,800 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £41,360 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £41,360 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a physics teacher in Scotland is £41,360 per year, typically ranging from £30,080 per year to £48,880 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% 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 Scotland 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 Scotland it's £41,360 per year — a discount of £2,640 per year versus the UK average.
Live physics teacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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