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Primary Teacher Salary in Swansea

How much does a primary teacher earn in Swansea?

Average base salary in Swansea

£37,788 per year

per year in Swansea · 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 Swansea is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Swansea

Compare average primary teacher pay in Swansea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£38,190 per yearView jobs
Swadlincote£38,190 per yearView jobs
Swanage£38,190 per yearView jobs
Swindon£38,190 per yearView jobs
Tadley£38,190 per yearView jobs
Tamworth£38,190 per yearView jobs
Swansea This location£37,788 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Swansea

How much does a primary teacher earn in Swansea?

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

Swansea 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 Swansea?

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

How can a primary teacher in Swansea increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Swansea 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 Swansea and nationally?

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

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