Secondary education teaching professionals roles in the UK earn a median of £43,096 per year, equivalent to £28.36 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 6.8% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £32,901 to £61,422 per year.
Median Annual Pay
£43,096
as of 2024
Median Hourly Pay
£28.36
per hour
Year-on-Year Change
+6.8%
vs 2023
Annual Pay Range
£33,550 – £52,357
25th – 75th percentile
Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Secondary education teaching professionals roles. The dashed line marks the national median.
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Secondary (and middle school deemed secondary), and sixth form education teaching professionals plan, organise and provide instruction in one or more subjects, including physical education and diversionary activities, within a prescribed curriculum.
Entry is with a first degree that provides QTS (qualified teacher status) or, in Scotland, TQ (teaching qualification); or other relevant degree followed by further postgraduate training (most commonly PGCE – Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education, or, in Scotland, PGDE – Professional Graduate Diploma in Education). Further and higher professional qualifications are required for some teaching posts. A DBS check is mandatory.
Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.