Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a teacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£41,085 per year
per year in Cardiff · 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 Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teacher in Cardiff is £41,085 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live teacher opening in Cardiff on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teachers in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £41,085 per year — a discount of £415 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Cardiff from schools, trusts and agencies.
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