Higher education teaching professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £45,842 per year, equivalent to £27.38 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 7.3% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £33,457 to £66,845 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£45,842
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£27.38
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+7.3%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£35,713 – £55,846
25th – 75th percentile
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Higher education teaching professionals deliver lectures and teach students to at least first degree level, undertake research and write journal articles and books in their chosen field of study.
Entry will require a good honours first degree plus a higher degree or an equivalent professional qualification. For vocational subjects, practical experience and additional qualifications may also be required. A DBS check may be required.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.