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Teacher Pay Scales (2024/25)

Discover the updated teacher pay scales for England, including Inner London, Outer London, and the London Fringe, as of September 2024. Find out how teacher salaries vary across different regions and experience levels, including additional allowances for TLRs, SEN roles, and leadership positions.

Use the Saving Tool UK teacher pay calculator to see how much of your teacher pay you will take home.

As of September 2024, teacher pay scales across England have been updated, reflecting regional adjustments for London (Inner, Outer, and Fringe) to account for the higher cost of living. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the pay scales, helping you understand how your salary could differ depending on where you work. Whether you are an experienced teacher, a lead practitioner, or headteacher, the information here will give you a clear understanding of your potential earnings, including any additional allowances like TLRs and SEN.

You see information about teacher pay scales below.

Your Income

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Your taxes (2024/25)

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The primary assumptions are that you are a FTE and that standard tax rates for 2024/25 apply to you. For fewer limitations, try Saving Tool Advanced.
YearMonthWeek
Gross Income£28,500£2,375£548
Pension Contributions£0£0£0
Employer Pension Contributions£0£0£0
Taxable Income£28,500£2,375£548
Personal allowance£12,570--
National Insurance£1,273£106£24
Income Tax£3,186£266£61
Take Home Pay£24,041£2,003£462
HMRC Tax rates and rules last updated 03/12/2024

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Your Monthly Outgoings

Your Plan

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Projected Pension

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Financial independence means having enough saved that your expenses will be covered for the rest of your life.

Projected Wealth

Calculations
  • FI Target = Annual outgoings (£17,472) * Years needed for 4.00% SWR (25.00) = £436,800
  • Invested annual pension = £0
  • Invested annual surplus = £2,201
  • Inflation of 2.5% / year
  • Assumes New State Pension, payments increasing with inflation (2.5% / year)
  • Assumes student loans last 30 years max
  • Assumes a flex-drawdown pension for illustration purposes
  • Assumes you draw down pension up to the higher rate bracket (£50,270), then draw down your S&S ISA
  • Pension lump sums are not included

Pay Scales Overview

The pay scales in England are divided into three main categories:

  • Main Pay Range (MPR): Typically for qualified teachers who have not yet progressed to the upper pay range.
  • Upper Pay Range (UPR): Typically for qualified teachers who have not yet progressed to the upper pay range.
  • Leadership Pay Range: Typically for qualified teachers who have not yet progressed to the upper pay range.

Each pay range includes multiple points that teachers progress through based on experience and performance.

For teachers working in London, there are additional pay bands to reflect the higher cost of living in the capital:

  • Inner London: Schools within central London.
  • Outer London: Schools located in outer boroughs.
  • London Fringe: Areas just outside of London where the cost of living is higher than the national average but lower than inner and outer London.

Main Pay Range (MPR) 2024/25

Pay PointEngland (Excl. London)London FringeOuter LondonInner London
M1 (Minimum)£31,650 £33,075 £36,413 £38,766
M2£33,483 £34,974 £38,318 £40,609
M3£35,674 £37,141 £40,322 £42,536
M4£38,034 £39,495 £42,430 £44,556
M5£40,439 £41,870 £45,000 £47,069
M6 (Maximum)£43,607 £45,037 £48,532 £50,288

Upper Pay Range (UPR) 2024/25

Pay PointEngland (Excl. London)London FringeOuter LondonInner London
U1 (Minimum)£45,646 £47,031 £50,210 £55,415
U2£47,338 £48,719 £52,068 £58,138
U3 (Maximum)£49,084 £50,471 £53,994 £60,092

Lead Practitioner Pay Range 2024/25

Pay PointEngland (Excl. London)London FringeOuter LondonInner London
1£50,025 £51,403 £53,994 £59,478
2£51,280 £52,659 £55,250 £60,735
3£52,560 £53,938 £56,524 £62,021
4£53,867 £55,253 £57,841 £63,327
5£55,209 £56,596 £59,183 £64,677
6£56,593 £57,979 £60,562 £66,055
7£58,118 £59,504 £62,089 £67,584
8£59,457 £60,838 £63,429 £68,920
9£60,943 £62,326 £64,910 £70,401
10£62,509 £63,888 £66,479 £71,965
11£64,129 £65,510 £68,094 £73,585
12£65,608 £66,994 £69,581 £75,069
13£67,247 £68,634 £71,224 £76,707
14£68,925 £70,307 £72,889 £78,383
15£70,639 £72,017 £74,604 £80,093
16£72,518 £73,901 £76,487 £81,978
17£74,182 £75,575 £78,155 £83,644
18£76,050 £77,430 £80,022 £85,509

Leadership Pay Range 2024/25

Pay PointEngland (Excl. London)London FringeOuter LondonInner London
L1£49,781 £51,151 £53,731 £59,186
L2£51,027 £52,400 £53,731 £60,439
L3£52,301 £53,675 £54,980 £61,718
L4£53,602 £54,983 £56,247 £63,017
L5£54,939 £56,320 £57,556 £64,360
L6£56,316 £57,693 £58,893 £65,731
L7£57,831 £59,213 £60,266 £67,251
L8£59,167 £60,540 £61,787 £68,583
L9£60,644 £62,019 £63,117 £70,055
L10£62,202 £63,576 £64,593 £71,614
L11£63,815 £65,188 £66,152 £73,225
L12£65,286 £66,665 £67,762 £74,702
L13£66,919 £68,298 £69,239 £76,331
L14£68,586 £69,964 £70,873 £78,000
L15£70,293 £71,665 £72,531 £79,700
L16£72,162 £73,539 £74,239 £81,577
L17£73,819 £75,206 £76,112 £83,236
L18£75,675 £77,051 £77,773 £85,092
L19£77,552 £78,926 £79,630 £86,967
L20£79,475 £80,857 £81,508 £88,891
L21£81,441 £82,825 £83,426 £90,856
L22£83,464 £84,843 £85,396 £92,878
L23£85,529 £86,904 £87,409 £94,939
L24£87,651 £89,033 £89,477 £97,068
L25£89,830 £91,205 £91,602 £99,241
L26£92,052 £93,432 £93,779 £101,462
L27£94,332 £95,708 £96,000 £103,741
L28£96,673 £98,045 £98,281 £106,083
L29£99,067 £100,444 £100,623 £108,483
L30£101,533 £102,901 £103,013 £110,944
L31£104,040 £105,420 £105,479 £113,456
L32£106,626 £108,007 £107,995 £116,036
L33£109,275 £110,656 £110,573 £118,690
L34£111,976 £113,356 £113,228 £121,391
L35£114,759 £116,140 £115,928 £124,174
L36£117,601 £118,977 £118,708 £127,011
L37£120,524 £121,903 £121,547 £129,943
L38£123,506 £124,884 £124,477 £132,918
L39£126,517 £127,890 £127,458 £135,927
L40£129,673 £131,056 £130,464 £139,092
L41£132,913 £134,290 £133,628 £142,334
L42£136,243 £137,623 £136,865 £145,656
L43£138,265 £139,632 £140,190 £147,586

Headteacher Pay

Headteacher pay is grouped by a range of Leadership Pay Points:

  • Group 1: Points L6-L18
  • Group 2: Points L8-L21
  • Group 3: Points L11-L24
  • Group 4: Points L14-L27
  • Group 5: Points L18-L31
  • Group 6: Points L21-L35
  • Group 7: Points L24-L39
  • Group 8: Points L28-L43

    Factors That Influence Teacher Pay

    Your position on the pay scale can be influenced by several factors, including:

    • Experience: Teachers typically progress one point up the pay scale each year, although progression may depend on satisfactory performance reviews.
    • Additional Responsibilities: Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments are available for additional responsibilities, such as leading a department or coordinating a subject.
    • Location: As demonstrated in the tables above, your salary can vary significantly depending on whether you work in London or other parts of England.

    Allowances and Additional Payments

    In addition to the standard pay scales, teachers may also receive:

    • SEN Allowances: For working with pupils who have special needs.
    • Recruitment and Retention Payments: To attract and retain teachers in high-demand areas.
    • Performance-Related Pay (PRP): Upper pay range progression may be linked to performance evaluations.

    Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) Payments

    TLR TypeMin PaymentMax Payment
    TLR 1£9,782£16,553
    TLR 2£3,391£8,279
    TLR 3 (Fixed term)£675£3,344

    Special Educational Needs (SEN) Allowances

    SEN LevelAmount
    SEN Minimum£2,679
    SEN Maximum£5,285

    Staying informed about your pay scale is essential for managing your career and finances as a teacher. The tables and information above give you a detailed picture of the salary you can expect based on your experience and location. For more specific details, including your individual circumstances, consult with your school's payroll or visit the official teacher pay scale documentation.

    You can also visit the Teacher's Union (NASUWT) website for additional information around teacher pay.