Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a primary teacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£39,798 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD MPS/UPS
Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a primary teacher in Cardiff is £39,798 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live primary teacher openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in Cardiff 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.
Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Cardiff it's £39,798 per year — a discount of £402 per year versus the UK average.
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