Primary Teacher Salary in Merthyr Tydfil

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

Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

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