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Secondary Teacher Salary in Greater London

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£49,220 per year

per year in Greater London · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£36,398 per year£49,220 per year£56,447 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Greater London

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Greater London This location£49,220 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£47,080 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£42,372 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£40,660 per yearView jobs
Grays£40,660 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£40,660 per yearView jobs
Greenock£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Greater London

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Greater London is £49,220 per year, typically ranging from £36,398 per year to £56,447 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Greater London pays secondary teachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in Greater London?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Greater London increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between secondary teacher pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Greater London it's £49,220 per year — a premium of £6,420 per year versus the UK average.

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