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Second in Computer Science salary

What second in computer sciences are advertised at on live vacancies we hold — we name the nation whenever we publish a figure.

Official pay scale · England 2026-27

£34,069–£46,940

Main pay range (M1–M6) outside London, from the national teacher pay document

Pay rangeRest of EnglandLondon fringeOuter LondonInner London
Main pay range (M1–M6)£34,069–£46,940£35,602–£48,479£39,196–£52,241£41,729–£54,131
Upper pay range (U1–U3)£49,134–£52,835£50,625–£54,328£54,047–£58,120£59,650–£64,684

Source: School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document 2026 (DfE)

These are the statutory ranges for maintained schools in England. Academies and independent schools may set their own pay, and many follow these ranges. Responsibility payments (TLRs) and SEN allowances are paid on top. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own scales.

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How much does a second in computer science earn?

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Does second in computer science pay vary by area?

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What pay framework applies to a second in computer science?

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