Salary guide · Merton
How much does a primary teacher earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£44,220 per year
per year in Merton · STPCD MPS/UPS
Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £44,220 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in Merton is £44,220 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £53,992 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays primary teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.
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Primary Teachers in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Merton it's £44,220 per year — a premium of £4,020 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Merton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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