Year 1 Teacher Salary in Edinburgh

The average salary for a year 1 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 year 1 teachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live year 1 teacher openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Year 1 Teachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD MPS/UPS or employer-set equivalent, 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.