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Secondary Teacher Salary in Merton

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£47,080 per year

per year in Merton · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£34,815 per year£47,080 per year£53,992 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Merton

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Merton This location£47,080 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£40,660 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£40,660 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£40,660 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£40,660 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£40,660 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Merton

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Merton?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Merton is £47,080 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £53,992 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Merton pays secondary teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in Merton?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Merton increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Merton 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 Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Merton it's £47,080 per year — a premium of £4,280 per year versus the UK average.

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