Salary with allowances
£50,591.00
Allowances add £3,651.00 a year
- Base pay (M6)
- £46,940
- TLR2
- £3,651
- Full-time total
- £50,591
The maths
- Full-time total = £46,940 + £3,651 = £50,591
- Actual = £50,591 × 1 FTE = £50,591.00
TLR3s are fixed-term and paid pro rata for their duration. Allowances count as pensionable pay.
Sources: STRB 36th report (3.5% award) (from 1 Sep 2026). Last checked 5 Nov 2026. How we calculate
About allowances
TLRs reward sustained extra responsibility; the SEN allowance is for roles such as teaching in a special school or a resourced provision. Schools set the value within the national range in their pay policy.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a TLR1 and a TLR2?
No — a teacher holds one or the other. A TLR3 (fixed-term) can be held alongside either.
Are TLRs paid in London at a higher rate?
No. TLR and SEN ranges are the same in every pay area.
Do allowances count for my pension?
Yes, TLRs and SEN allowances are pensionable.
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Sources: STRB 36th report / STPCD 2026. Figures checked 5 Nov 2026. This is a guide, not financial advice — your payslip and contract are the final word. How we calculate.
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