How Much Does a School Teacher Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Teacher in the United Kingdom is £33,995, with an hourly rate of £16, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £27,491 to £39,805, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £27,491

50TH(Median) £33,995

75TH £39,805

School Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile School Teacher Salary	£27,491	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile School Teacher Salary	£33,995	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile School Teacher Salary	£39,805	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£27,491

Average £33,995/year

£39,805

£2,291

Average £2,833/month

£3,317

£529

Average £654/week

£765

£13

Average £16/hour

£19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£39,805	£3,317	£765	£19
Average	£33,995	£2,833	£654	£16
25th Percentile	£27,491	£2,291	£529	£13

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified School Teacher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a School Teacher is about £33,995 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £16, a monthly salary of about £2,833, and a weekly pay of around £654. Click the switch button below to see more details about School Teacher hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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

A School Teacher's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £29,238 - £33,024, while Intermediate make £29,529 - £33,316, Senior earn £32,054 - £35,469, Specialist earn £34,602 - £37,984, Expert can reach £34,862 - £38,244 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level School Teacher	£31,859
Intermediate Level School Teacher	£32,054
Senior Level School Teacher	£34,429
Specialist Level School Teacher	£36,857
Expert Level School Teacher	£37,030

Entry Level	6%
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 School Teacher?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for School Teacher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £36,715 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £34,248, and Manchester pays around £32,586 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Secondary School Teacher or School Teacher?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Secondary School Teacher makes less than a School Teacher. A Secondary School Teacher earns an average annual salary of £31,565. And a School Teacher earns an average annual salary of £33,995.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Secondary School Teacher	£24,952 £39,984
Daycare Teacher	£20,302 £27,098
School Secretary	£24,268 £31,777
Assistant Head of School	£43,672 £62,992

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