Teacher Salary in United Kingdom
Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The United Kingdom median is $81,929 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$81,929
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,827
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$81,929
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$39.38
varies by city
Teacher salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $81,929 | $6,827 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $81,929 | $6,827 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $81,929 | $6,827 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $81,929 | $6,827 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $81,929 | $6,827 | 0% |
| London, England | $63,990 | $5,355 | -22% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $45,248 | $3,748 | -45% |
| Bristol, England | $44,847 | $3,748 | -45% |
| Manchester, England | $42,839 | $3,615 | -48% |
| Birmingham, England | $41,098 | $3,481 | -50% |
| Leeds, England | $40,697 | $3,347 | -50% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $39,090 | $3,213 | -52% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a teacher make in United Kingdom?
- The national median teacher salary in United Kingdom is about £61,200 per year (£5,100 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £29,200 to £61,200.
- Which United Kingdom city pays teachers the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £61,200 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays teachers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £29,200 per year for a teacher.
- What is the typical salary range for a teacher in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about £22,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £81,400 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have teacher salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is teacher in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.