Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a teacher earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£39,010 per year
per year in Aberdeen · STPCD MPS £31,650–£43,607 · UPS £45,646–£49,084
Qualified classroom teacher on the Main or Upper Pay Range. Higher rates apply inside the London pay areas. Teacher pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in Aberdeen is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Teachers in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS £31,650–£43,607 · UPS £45,646–£49,084, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In Aberdeen it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
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