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Secondary Teacher Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a secondary teacher earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£40,660 per year

per year in United Kingdom · STPCD MPS/UPS

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£30,068 per year£40,660 per year£46,630 per year

Subject specialist teaching Years 7–13. Pay follows the STPCD Main or Upper Pay Range. Secondary Teacher pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for secondary teachers near United Kingdom

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CityAverage secondary teacher salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£40,660 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£40,660 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£40,660 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£40,660 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£40,660 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£40,660 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£40,660 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about secondary teacher pay in United Kingdom

How much does a secondary teacher earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a secondary teacher in United Kingdom is £40,660 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for secondary teachers?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% 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 United Kingdom?

There are currently 6 live secondary teacher openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a secondary teacher in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Secondary Teachers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £42,800 per year. In United Kingdom it's £40,660 per year — a discount of £2,140 per year versus the UK average.

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