Salary guide · Merton
How much does a teacher earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£45,650 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average teacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £45,650 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in Merton is £45,650 per year, typically ranging from £34,815 per year to £53,992 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays teachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD MPS £31,650–£43,607 · UPS £45,646–£49,084.
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Teachers in Merton 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 Merton it's £45,650 per year — a premium of £4,150 per year versus the UK average.
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