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Salary guide · South East England

Primary Teacher Salary in South East England

How much does a primary teacher earn in South East England?

Average base salary in South East England

£41,004 per year

per year in South East England · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,283 per year£41,004 per year£50,066 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 South East England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near South East England

Compare average primary teacher pay in South East England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
South East England This location£41,004 per yearView jobs
South West England£38,592 per yearView jobs
Solihull£38,190 per yearView jobs
Somerset£38,190 per yearView jobs
South Ayrshire£38,190 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£38,190 per yearView jobs
South Shields£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in South East England

How much does a primary teacher earn in South East England?

The average salary for a primary teacher in South East England is £41,004 per year, typically ranging from £32,283 per year to £50,066 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South East England a well-paid area for primary teachers?

South East England pays primary teachers around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire primary teachers in South East England?

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

How can a primary teacher in South East England increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in South East England 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 South East England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In South East England it's £41,004 per year — a premium of £804 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in South East England

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