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Secondary Teacher Salary in Reading

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£44,512 per year

per year in Reading · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£32,916 per year£44,512 per year£51,047 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Reading

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Redbridge£47,080 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£44,512 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£40,660 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£40,660 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£40,660 per yearView jobs
Redcar£40,660 per yearView jobs
Redditch£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Reading

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Reading?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Reading is £44,512 per year, typically ranging from £32,916 per year to £51,047 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Reading pays secondary teachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS/UPS.

Which schools and agencies hire secondary teachers in Reading?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Reading increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Reading 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 Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Reading it's £44,512 per year — a premium of £1,712 per year versus the UK average.

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