Primary education teaching professionals Salary — UK & US Data (2025)
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UK Salary Overview
The median salary for a primary education teaching professionals in the UK is £42,031 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 £19,713 at the 10th percentile (typically entry-level or part-time roles) to £57,904 at the 90th percentile (senior or specialist roles). There are approximately 400,000 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 | £19,713 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | £30,407 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | £42,031 | Typical pay |
| 75th | £49,898 | Experienced |
| 90th | £57,904 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →UK Regional Breakdown
| Region | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £46,739 | +11.2% |
| London | £46,393 | +10.4% |
| Wales | £46,291 | +10.1% |
| North East | £41,654 | -0.9% |
| North West | £41,408 | -1.5% |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £40,071 | -4.7% |
| East | £39,822 | -5.3% |
| West Midlands | £39,525 | -6.0% |
| South East | £38,792 | -7.7% |
| South West | £37,841 | -10.0% |
| East Midlands | £35,470 | -15.6% |
Regions without published data for this occupation are omitted (ONS suppresses small samples).
US Salary Overview
In the United States, the equivalent occupation (Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, SOC 25-2021) has a national median wage of $63,970 per year according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 1.4M people are employed in this occupation in the US. Figures are shown in local currency and are not converted.
US Top States by Median Salary
| State | Median salary | Mean salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $102,350 | $97,970 |
| California | $99,650 | $95,670 |
| District of Columbia | $96,580 | $93,910 |
| Massachusetts | $94,000 | $88,720 |
| Rhode Island | $90,930 | $79,660 |
| New York | $85,760 | $93,400 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 | $83,380 |
| Alaska | $79,260 | $78,580 |
| New Jersey | $78,200 | $82,120 |
| Maryland | $77,680 | $80,090 |
See the full US state-by-state breakdown for primary education teaching professionals →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a primary education teaching professionals in the UK?
The UK median is £42,031 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £40,396.
How much do the highest-paid primary education teaching professionals earn?
The 90th percentile earns around £57,904 a year, while the 10th percentile is around £19,713 — typically the difference between senior specialist roles and entry-level or part-time positions.
How does the US salary compare?
The equivalent US occupation (Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education) has a national median of $63,970 per year (BLS OES May 2025). Figures are in local currency and not converted.
Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18