Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a science teacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£42,075 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Secondary science teacher (physics, chemistry, biology). Shortage subject — Levelling Up Premium may apply. Science Teacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average science teacher pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a science teacher in Edinburgh is £42,075 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for science teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Science Teachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £42,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £42,075 per year — a discount of £425 per year versus the UK average.
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