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Salary guide · Tyne and Wear

Primary Teacher Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a primary teacher earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£38,190 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near Tyne and Wear

Compare average primary teacher pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£38,190 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£38,190 per yearView jobs
Truro£38,190 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£38,190 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£38,190 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£38,190 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£38,190 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a primary teacher earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for a primary teacher in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for primary teachers?

Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

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

How can a primary teacher in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear and nationally?

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

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