Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a teacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£39,010 per year
per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average teacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £39,425 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £39,010 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a teacher in Scotland is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live teacher openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Teachers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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