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Secondary Teacher Salary in Southampton

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£41,088 per year

per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near Southampton

Compare average secondary teacher pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
Southwark£50,504 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£41,088 per yearView jobs
South West England£41,088 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£41,088 per yearView jobs
South Shields£40,660 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£40,660 per yearView jobs
Southport£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in Southampton

How much does a secondary teacher earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in Southampton 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 Southampton a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

How can a secondary teacher in Southampton increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in Southampton 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 Southampton and nationally?

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

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