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Primary education teaching professionals salary in United Kingdom

The median primary education teaching professionals salary is £45,939 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
£30,674
Median (p50)
£45,939
Top (p90)
£60,620
Sample size
289,000

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)£30,674
p25£37,847
Median£45,939
p75£51,676
Top (p90)£60,620
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Primary education teaching professionals salary by region

London£51,394
Scotland£49,898
North East£48,859
Wales£48,859
North West£44,989
South East£43,674
East of England£43,408
West Midlands£42,274
South West£42,043
Yorkshire and The Humber£41,488

Pay trend

Up 14.9% from 2023 to 2025.

£39,9962023
£42,7592024
£45,9392025

Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Primary education teaching professionals salary FAQs

What is the average Primary education teaching professionals salary in United Kingdom?

The median Primary education teaching professionals salary in United Kingdom is £45,939 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of primary education teaching professionalss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Primary education teaching professionals earn per year in the UK?

Pay typically ranges from about £30,674 for lower earners (10th percentile) to £60,620 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of £45,939.

Do Primary education teaching professionals salaries vary by region in the UK?

Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £51,394, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Primary education teaching professionals salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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