Salary guide · Belfast
How much does a teacher earn in Belfast?
Average base salary in Belfast
£39,010 per year
per year in Belfast · 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 Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teacher in Belfast is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Belfast 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 Belfast 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 Belfast it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
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