Salary guide · Wakefield
How much does a primary teacher earn in Wakefield?
Average base salary in Wakefield
£38,190 per year
per year in Wakefield · 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 Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Wakefield and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average primary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wakefield This location | £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 |
| Wallasey | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £38,190 per year | View jobs |
| Wales | £37,788 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a primary teacher in Wakefield is £38,190 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wakefield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live primary teacher openings in Wakefield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Primary Teachers in Wakefield 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 Wakefield it's £38,190 per year — a discount of £2,010 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Wakefield from schools, trusts and agencies.
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