Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a teacher earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£39,425 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in Dorset is £39,425 per year, typically ranging from £30,068 per year to £46,630 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teachers in Dorset 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 Dorset it's £39,425 per year — a discount of £2,075 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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