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Primary Teacher Salary in Cambridge

How much does a primary teacher earn in Cambridge?

Average base salary in Cambridge

£41,808 per year

per year in Cambridge · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,916 per year£41,808 per year£51,047 per year

Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Cambridge

Compare average primary teacher pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Camden£47,436 per yearView jobs
Cambridge This location£41,808 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire£41,808 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£38,190 per yearView jobs
Callander£38,190 per yearView jobs
Camberley£38,190 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Cambridge

How much does a primary teacher earn in Cambridge?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Cambridge is £41,808 per year, typically ranging from £32,916 per year to £51,047 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridge a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Cambridge pays primary teachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire primary teachers in Cambridge?

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

How can a primary teacher in Cambridge increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Cambridge typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between primary teacher pay in Cambridge and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Cambridge it's £41,808 per year — a premium of £1,608 per year versus the UK average.

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