Salary guide · Wales
How much does a primary teacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£37,788 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average primary teacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a primary teacher in Wales is £37,788 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for primary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live primary teacher opening in Wales on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Primary Teachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £37,788 per year — a discount of £2,412 per year versus the UK average.
Live primary teacher vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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