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Primary Teacher Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a primary teacher earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£38,592 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£38,592 per year£47,121 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 Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Primary Teacher job openings in South Yorkshire

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Highest paying cities for primary teachers near South Yorkshire

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

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£38,592 per yearView jobs
South West England£38,592 per yearView jobs
Southampton£38,592 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£38,190 per yearView jobs
South Shields£38,190 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£38,190 per yearView jobs
Southport£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a primary teacher earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a primary teacher in South Yorkshire is £38,592 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 Yorkshire?

There are currently 2 live primary teacher openings in South Yorkshire on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

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

Primary Teachers in South Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £38,592 per year — a discount of £1,608 per year versus the UK average.

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