Primary Education Teaching Professionals Salary in Scotland (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£46,739
Scotland median
£42,458
Scotland mean
£42,031
UK national median
+11.2%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a primary education teaching professionals working in Scotland is £46,739 per year (gross, before tax) — 11.2% above the UK national median of £42,031 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in Scotland? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How Scotland Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs 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%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a primary education teaching professionals in Scotland?

The median salary in Scotland is £46,739 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £42,458.

How does Scotland pay compare to the UK national average?

Scotland is 11.2% above the UK national median of £42,031 for this occupation.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25