How Much Does a Primary School Teacher Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary School Teacher in the United Kingdom is £31,700, with an hourly rate of £15, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £25,400 to £37,100, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.
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How Much Does a Primary School Teacher Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
Yearly
Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£25,400
Average£31,700/year
£37,100
£2,117
Average£2,642/month
£3,092
£488
Average£610/week
£713
£12
Average£15/hour
£18
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
£37,100
£3,092
£713
£18
Average
£31,700
£2,642
£610
£15
25th Percentile
£25,400
£2,117
£488
£12
Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Primary School Teacher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary.
The average annual pay for a Primary School Teacher is about £31,700 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £15,
a monthly salary of about £2,642, and a weekly pay of around £610. Click the switch button below to see more details about Primary School Teacher hourly pay,
weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.
How Much Do Primary School Teachers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?
A Primary School Teacher's salary varies significantly based on experience level.
Entry typically earn £27,093 - £30,760,
while Intermediate make £27,375 - £31,042,
Senior earn £29,819 - £33,070,
Specialist earn £32,264 - £35,407,
Expert can reach £32,506 - £35,649 or more, depending on the company and location.
Levels
Salary
Entry Level Primary School Teacher
£29,631
Intermediate Level Primary School Teacher
£29,819
Senior Level Primary School Teacher
£32,103
Specialist Level Primary School Teacher
£34,360
Expert Level Primary School Teacher
£34,521
£29,6310 yr
£29,819< 2 yrs
£32,1032-4 yrs
£34,3605-8 yrs
£34,521> 8 yrs
Entry Level
7%
Intermediate Level
6%
Senior Level
1%
Specialist Level
8%
Expert Level
9%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Primary School Teacher?
The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Primary School Teacher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester.
In London, the average salary is £34,236 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £31,936,
and Manchester pays around £30,386 annually.
Which Job Pays More: Secondary School Teacher or Primary School Teacher?
As of April 22, 2025 , a Secondary School Teacher makes less than a Primary School Teacher.
A Secondary School Teacher earns an average annual salary of £31,565.
And a Primary School Teacher earns an average annual salary of £31,700.
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