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Primary Teacher Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a primary teacher earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£39,798 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£31,334 per year£39,798 per year£48,593 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher job openings in Greater Manchester

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Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Greater Manchester

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

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

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a primary teacher earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Greater Manchester is £39,798 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% 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 Greater Manchester?

There are currently 2 live primary teacher openings in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £39,798 per year — a discount of £402 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in Greater Manchester

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