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Primary Teacher Salary in Canterbury

How much does a primary teacher earn in Canterbury?

Average base salary in Canterbury

£38,190 per year

per year in Canterbury · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£38,190 per year£46,630 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 Canterbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Canterbury

Compare average primary teacher pay in Canterbury and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Camden£47,436 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£39,798 per yearView jobs
Canterbury This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£38,190 per yearView jobs
Cannock£38,190 per yearView jobs
Cardigan£38,190 per yearView jobs
Carlisle£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Canterbury

How much does a primary teacher earn in Canterbury?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Canterbury is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Canterbury a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Canterbury tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire primary teachers in Canterbury?

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

How can a primary teacher in Canterbury increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Canterbury typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Canterbury it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in Canterbury

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