Is primary teacher pay in London higher than the UK average?

Yes — primary teacher pay in London runs about 15% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which nearby cities pay primary teachers more than London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · London

Primary Teacher Salary in London

How much does a primary teacher earn in London?

Average base salary in London

£46,230 per year

per year in 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Primary Teacher job openings in London

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Primary Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment · London

£42,900–£66,300

Primary Teacher

Destination Education · London

£41,729–£54,131

Primary Teacher

Destination Education Limited · London

£50,000

Primary Teacher

Ribbons and Reeves Limited · London

£55,000

Primary Teacher

Marchant Recruitment · London

£42,500

Primary Teacher

Your Teaching Ltd · London

£50,000

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near London

Compare average primary teacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average primary teacher salary	Jobs
Inner London	£47,436 per year	View jobs
City of London	£47,436 per year	View jobs
Westminster	£47,436 per year	View jobs
Camden	£47,436 per year	View jobs
London This location	£46,230 per year	View jobs
Outer London	£44,220 per year	View jobs
London Fringe	£42,210 per year	View jobs

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£47,725 per year

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Advisory Teacher in London

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£47,725 per year

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in London

How much does a primary teacher earn in London?

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

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 London?

There are currently 11 live primary teacher openings in London 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 London increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in 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 London and nationally?

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

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