Salary guide · London
How much does a teacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£47,725 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £48,970 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £47,725 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £45,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £43,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in London is £47,725 per year, typically ranging from £36,398 per year to £56,447 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays teachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS £31,650–£43,607 · UPS £45,646–£49,084.
There are currently 13 live teacher openings in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teachers in London 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.
Nationally the average is £41,500 per year. In London it's £47,725 per year — a premium of £6,225 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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