Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a teacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£41,085 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teacher in Edinburgh is £41,085 per year, typically ranging from £31,334 per year to £48,593 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teachers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £41,085 per year — a discount of £415 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Edinburgh from schools, trusts and agencies.
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