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Primary Teacher Salary in Chelmsford

How much does a primary teacher earn in Chelmsford?

Average base salary in Chelmsford

£38,190 per year

per year in Chelmsford · 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 Chelmsford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Chelmsford

Compare average primary teacher pay in Chelmsford and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Chelmsford This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
Castlereagh£38,190 per yearView jobs
Ceredigion£38,190 per yearView jobs
Chatham£38,190 per yearView jobs
Cheltenham£38,190 per yearView jobs
Chepstow£38,190 per yearView jobs
Chesham£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Chelmsford

How much does a primary teacher earn in Chelmsford?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford?

There are currently 1 live primary teacher opening in Chelmsford on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a primary teacher in Chelmsford increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and nationally?

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

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