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Secondary Teacher Salary in Portsmouth

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£41,088 per year

per year in Portsmouth · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,384 per year£41,088 per year£47,121 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Portsmouth

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£41,088 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£40,660 per yearView jobs
Portree£40,660 per yearView jobs
Portrush£40,660 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£40,660 per yearView jobs
Powys£40,660 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Portsmouth

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Portsmouth is £41,088 per year, typically ranging from £30,384 per year to £47,121 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% 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 Portsmouth?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Portsmouth it's £41,088 per year — a discount of £1,712 per year versus the UK average.

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