As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drama Teacher in the United Kingdom is £44,827, with an hourly rate of £22, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £34,725 to £54,136, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £34,725
50TH(Median)   £44,827
75TH   £54,136
Drama Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Drama Teacher Salary £34,725 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Drama Teacher Salary £44,827 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Drama Teacher Salary £54,136 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Drama Teacher Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Drama Teacher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Drama Teacher is about £44,827 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £22, a monthly salary of about £3,736, and a weekly pay of around £862. Click the switch button below to see more details about Drama Teacher hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Drama Teachers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Drama Teacher's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £37,439 - £43,319, while Intermediate make £37,891 - £43,772, Senior earn £39,097 - £44,827, Specialist earn £43,018 - £48,301, Expert can reach £45,800 - £51,218 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Drama Teacher £41,510
Intermediate Level Drama Teacher £41,812
Senior Level Drama Teacher £43,018
Specialist Level Drama Teacher £46,494
Expert Level Drama Teacher £49,412
£41,510 0 yr
£41,812 < 2 yrs
£43,018 2-4 yrs
£46,494 5-8 yrs
£49,412 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 7%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 4%
Specialist Level 4%
Expert Level 10%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Drama Teacher?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Drama Teacher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £48,413 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £45,160, and Manchester pays around £42,969 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Daycare Teacher or Drama Teacher?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Daycare Teacher makes less than a Drama Teacher. A Daycare Teacher earns an average annual salary of £25,627. And a Drama Teacher earns an average annual salary of £44,827.

Job Title Salary Range in GBP
Daycare Teacher
£20,302
£27,098
Secondary School Teacher
£24,952
£39,984

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