How much do teachers get paid?

The salary of qualified teachers in the UK varies based on their experience and the specific pay scale they fall under. For the academic year from September 2023 to August 2024, the starting salary for a teacher at the minimum point of the main pay range (M1) is £30,000. As teachers gain experience and move up the pay scale, their salaries increase; for instance, by September 2024, the M1 salary will rise to £31,650. Other points on the pay scale, such as M2 and M3, also see increases, with M2 starting at £31,737 in 2023 and reaching £33,483 in 2024, while M3 will go from £33,814 to £35,674 over the same period. This structured pay scale reflects the importance of experience and qualifications in determining teacher salaries, ensuring that educators are compensated fairly for their contributions to the education system.