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Primary Teacher Salary in West Midlands (county)

How much does a primary teacher earn in West Midlands (county)?

Average base salary in West Midlands (county)

£38,592 per year

per year in West Midlands (county) · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£38,592 per year£47,121 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 West Midlands (county) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for primary teachers near West Midlands (county)

Compare average primary teacher pay in West Midlands (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage primary teacher salaryJobs
West Midlands (county) This location£38,592 per yearView jobs
West Midlands£38,592 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£38,592 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£38,190 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£38,190 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£38,190 per yearView jobs
Westbury£38,190 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Primary Teacher get paid in West Midlands (county)?

Frequently asked questions about primary teacher pay in West Midlands (county)

How much does a primary teacher earn in West Midlands (county)?

The average salary for a primary teacher in West Midlands (county) is £38,592 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is West Midlands (county) a well-paid area for primary teachers?

West Midlands (county) tends to sit around 4% 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 West Midlands (county)?

Live primary teacher openings in West Midlands (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a primary teacher in West Midlands (county) increase their salary?

Primary Teachers in West Midlands (county) 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 West Midlands (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £40,200 per year. In West Midlands (county) it's £38,592 per year — a discount of £1,608 per year versus the UK average.

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