Teacher Pay Scales 2026
Explore the latest UK teacher pay scales. Use our interactive estimator to calculate your expected salary based on region, pay point, and additional allowances.
Estimate Your Teaching Salary
Select your region and pay point to instantly see your base salary, and add any Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) or SEN allowances.
Salary Estimator
Calculate your projected 2025/2026 annual teaching salary.
How it Works
Understanding teacher compensation
Select Region
Choose your school’s location, as Inner London, Outer London, and the Fringe receive higher base pay.
Choose Pay Point
Select your current position on the Main (M1-M6) or Upper (U1-U3) pay range.
Add Allowances
Include any Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) payments or Special Educational Needs (SEN) allowances.
View Breakdown
Instantly see your total projected annual salary and estimated gross monthly pay.
2025/2026 Teacher Pay Scales
A comprehensive overview of the projected Main and Upper Pay Range salaries across different UK regions.
| Pay Range | Pay Point | National | Inner London | Outer London | London Fringe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Range | M1 | £31,650 | £42,536 | £37,521 | £34,980 |
| M2 | £33,910 | £44,288 | £39,273 | £36,732 | |
| M3 | £35,670 | £46,745 | £41,730 | £39,189 | |
| M4 | £38,304 | £49,360 | £44,345 | £41,804 | |
| M5 | £41,333 | £51,896 | £46,881 | £44,340 | |
| M6 | £43,607 | £53,994 | £48,979 | £46,438 | |
| Upper Range | U1 | £44,902 | £55,245 | £50,230 | £47,689 |
| U2 | £48,000 | £58,458 | £53,443 | £50,902 | |
| U3 | £49,084 | £59,542 | £54,527 | £51,986 |
Teacher Pay & Allowances FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about teacher salaries, pay progression, and additional allowances in the UK.
The UK teacher pay scale is divided into the Main Pay Range (M1 to M6) for early-career and developing teachers, and the Upper Pay Range (U1 to U3) for experienced teachers who have met the standards for upper pay progression. There are also separate, higher pay scales for Inner London, Outer London, and the London Fringe.
A Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) allowance is additional pay for teachers who take on extra responsibilities beyond their normal classroom duties. TLR 1 is for significant, sustained responsibility (e.g., Head of Department), TLR 2 is for a specific, time-limited project or focused responsibility, and TLR 3 is for a temporary responsibility.
Teachers working in London receive a geographic allowance to account for the higher cost of living. Inner London receives the highest uplift, followed by Outer London, and then the London Fringe. This applies to both the Main and Upper Pay Ranges.
No, pay progression is not automatic. Teachers must undergo an annual performance review and meet the Teachers’ Standards, as well as any specific objectives set by their headteacher, to progress to the next pay point.