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Salary guide · East Lothian

Secondary Teacher Salary in East Lothian

How much does a secondary teacher earn in East Lothian?

Average base salary in East Lothian

£40,660 per year

per year in East Lothian · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£40,660 per year£46,630 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near East Lothian

Compare average secondary teacher pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
East of England£43,656 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£41,088 per yearView jobs
East Lothian This location£40,660 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£40,660 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£40,660 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£40,660 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£40,660 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Secondary Teacher get paid in East Lothian?

Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in East Lothian

How much does a secondary teacher earn in East Lothian?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in East Lothian is £40,660 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Lothian a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for secondary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in East Lothian?

Live secondary teacher openings in East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a secondary teacher in East Lothian increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in East Lothian 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 secondary teacher pay in East Lothian and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In East Lothian it's £40,660 per year — a discount of £2,140 per year versus the UK average.

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