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Primary Teacher Salary in South Lanarkshire

How much does a primary teacher earn in South Lanarkshire?

Average base salary in South Lanarkshire

£38,190 per year

per year in South Lanarkshire · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£38,190 per year£46,630 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 Lanarkshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near South Lanarkshire

Compare average primary teacher pay in South Lanarkshire and neighbouring areas.

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

How much does a primary teacher earn in South Lanarkshire?

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

Is South Lanarkshire a well-paid area for primary teachers?

South Lanarkshire tends to sit around 5% 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 South Lanarkshire?

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

How can a primary teacher in South Lanarkshire increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In South Lanarkshire it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher jobs in South Lanarkshire

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