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Primary Teacher Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a primary teacher earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£37,788 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£37,788 per year£46,139 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 Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Scottish Borders

Compare average primary teacher pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Sandown£38,190 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£38,190 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£38,190 per yearView jobs
Seaford£38,190 per yearView jobs
Seaham£38,190 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£37,788 per yearView jobs
Scotland£37,788 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Primary Teacher get paid in Scottish Borders?

Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a primary teacher earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Scottish Borders is £37,788 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% 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 Scottish Borders?

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

How can a primary teacher in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £37,788 per year — a discount of £2,412 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in Scottish Borders

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