Salary guide · England
How much does a science teacher earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£40,375 per year
per year in England · STPCD MPS/UPS + LUP
Secondary science teacher (physics, chemistry, biology). Shortage subject — Levelling Up Premium may apply. Science Teacher pay in England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average science teacher pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a science teacher in England is £40,375 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% 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 England 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 England it's £40,375 per year — a discount of £2,125 per year versus the UK average.
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