Higher education teaching professionals Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a higher education teaching professionals in the UK is £46,494 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings data for 2025 (provisional). Pay in this occupation ranges from around £12,865 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £75,466 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 246,000 jobs in this occupation across the UK. If you're heading into a pay review or a new offer, a good salary negotiation guide can help you land nearer the top of these ranges.
UK Salary Percentiles
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| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | £12,865 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £30,275 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £46,494 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £62,547 | Experienced |
| 90th | £75,466 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| North West | £50,053 | +7.7% |
| London | £48,841 | +5.0% |
| Wales | £48,809 | +5.0% |
| Scotland | £48,035 | +3.3% |
| South West | £46,228 | -0.6% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £46,120 | -0.8% |
| West Midlands | £43,442 | -6.6% |
| East Midlands | £43,173 | -7.1% |
| East | £39,876 | -14.2% |
| South East | £39,131 | -15.8% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a higher education teaching professionals in the UK?
The UK median is £46,494 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £46,955.
How much do the highest-paid higher education teaching professionals earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £75,466 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £12,865 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-07-18