Primary Teacher Salary in Dumfries and Galloway

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

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

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

Primary Teachers in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.