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Primary Teacher Salary in Greater London

How much does a primary teacher earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£46,230 per year

per year in Greater London · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,398 per year£46,230 per year£56,447 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 Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Greater London

Compare average primary teacher pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Greater London This location£46,230 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£44,220 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£39,798 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£38,190 per yearView jobs
Grays£38,190 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£38,190 per yearView jobs
Greenock£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Greater London

How much does a primary teacher earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Greater London is £46,230 per year, typically ranging from £36,398 per year to £56,447 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Greater London pays primary teachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire primary teachers in Greater London?

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

How can a primary teacher in Greater London increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Greater London 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 Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Greater London it's £46,230 per year — a premium of £6,030 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in Greater London

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