Salary guide · London
How much does a secondary teacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£49,220 per year
per year in London · STPCD MPS/UPS
Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average secondary teacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average secondary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £50,504 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £50,504 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £50,504 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £50,504 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £49,220 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £47,080 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £44,940 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a secondary teacher in 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.
London pays secondary teachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.
There are currently 1 live secondary teacher opening in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Secondary Teachers in London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In London it's £49,220 per year — a premium of £6,420 per year versus the UK average.
Live secondary teacher vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Secondary Teacher jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.