Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a secondary teacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£42,372 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD MPS/UPS
Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average secondary teacher pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a secondary teacher in Edinburgh is £42,372 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 secondary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live secondary teacher openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Secondary Teachers in Edinburgh 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.
Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Edinburgh it's £42,372 per year — a discount of £428 per year versus the UK average.
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