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Secondary Teacher Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£40,232 per year

per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£29,751 per year£40,232 per year£46,139 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Northern Ireland

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Northallerton£40,660 per yearView jobs
Northampton£40,660 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£40,660 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£40,660 per yearView jobs
Northwich£40,660 per yearView jobs
Norwich£40,660 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£40,232 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Northern Ireland?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Northern Ireland is £40,232 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northern Ireland a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Northern Ireland it's £40,232 per year — a discount of £2,568 per year versus the UK average.

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