Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a primary teacher earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£38,190 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD MPS/UPS
Class teacher in a primary school (Reception to Year 6). Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Primary Teacher pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
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Reeson Education · United Kingdom
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Destination Education Limited · United Kingdom
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Compare average primary teacher pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
Accounting Teacher in United Kingdom
Average
£39,425 per year
See accounting teacher jobs in United KingdomAdvanced Skills Teacher in United Kingdom
Average
£39,425 per year
See advanced skills teacher jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a primary teacher in United Kingdom is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 9 live primary teacher openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Primary Teachers in United Kingdom 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.
Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In United Kingdom it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Primary Teacher jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.