Salary guide · Chester
How much does a teacher earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£39,425 per year
per year in Chester · 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 Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in Chester is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Teachers in Chester 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 Chester it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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