Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a secondary teacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£40,232 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD MPS/UPS
Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average secondary teacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average secondary teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £40,660 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £40,232 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £40,232 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a secondary teacher in Scotland is £40,232 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for secondary teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live secondary teacher openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Secondary Teachers in Scotland 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.
Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In Scotland it's £40,232 per year — a discount of £2,568 per year versus the UK average.
Live secondary teacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Secondary Teacher jobs in ScotlandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.