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Primary Teacher Salary in St Helens

How much does a primary teacher earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£38,190 per year

per year in St Helens · 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 St Helens is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near St Helens

Compare average primary teacher pay in St Helens and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
St Helens This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£38,190 per yearView jobs
St Austell£38,190 per yearView jobs
St Davids£38,190 per yearView jobs
St Ives£38,190 per yearView jobs
St Neots£38,190 per yearView jobs
Stafford£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in St Helens

How much does a primary teacher earn in St Helens?

The average salary for a primary teacher in St Helens 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 St Helens a well-paid area for primary teachers?

St Helens 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 St Helens?

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

How can a primary teacher in St Helens increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in St Helens 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 St Helens and nationally?

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

Primary Teacher jobs in St Helens

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