Salary guide · Wales
How much does a teacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£39,010 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average teacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a teacher in Wales is £39,010 per year, typically ranging from £29,751 per year to £46,139 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Teachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £39,010 per year — a discount of £2,490 per year versus the UK average.
Live teacher vacancies in Wales from schools, trusts and agencies.
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