Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a pre-school teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£39,425 per year
per year in Dorset · STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent
Pre-School Teacher salaries vary by experience, pay scale point, phase and local weighting. Pre-School Teacher pay in Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average pre-school teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average pre-school teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a pre-school teacher in Dorset is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for pre-school teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Pre-School Teachers in Dorset typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Dorset it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.
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