Updated for 2025/26 Academic Year
Teacher Salary Calculator 2025/26
Find out exactly what your take-home pay will be on the Main or Upper Pay Scale, accounting for Student Loans and the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
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Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) Tip
TPS contribution rates are tiered based on your earnings. For most classroom teachers, you will contribute between 7.4% and 9.6% of your gross salary.
Tip: Enter your specific % in "Advanced Options" > "Pension" for a more precise estimate.
Understanding Teacher Pay Scales
Most teachers in maintained schools in England and Wales are paid according to the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).
- MMain Pay Range (M1 - M6)The standard progression for new entrants. You typically move up one point each year.
- UUpper Pay Range (U1 - U3)For experienced teachers who have successfully applied to cross the "Threshold".
London Weighting for Teachers
Just like the NHS, teachers working in and around London receive higher pay scales to account for the cost of living.
Inner LondonHighest uplift (e.g., M1 starts higher)
Outer LondonModerate uplift
FringeSmall uplift for surrounding areas