2025-26 teacher pay scales released
The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed teacher pay scales for 2025-26, following the government’s acceptance of a four per cent pay rise. Local authority-maintained schools must follow these pay scales but academies and free schools are allowed to set their own.
In England, not including London, the unqualified teacher range for 2025-26 is £22,601-£35,259, up from £21,731-£33,902 in 2024.
The main pay range will sit between £32,916 and £45,352, up from £31,650-£43,607 in 2024.
Leading practitioners will now earn £52,026-£79,092, a change from £50,025-£76,050 in 2024.
In the fringe area, the main pay range will sit between £34,398 and £46,839, up from £33,075-£45,037 in 2024. Teachers in outer London will now earn £37,870-£50,474, up from £36,413-£48,532.
In inner London, where salaries are highest, teachers will see their pay range be £40,317-£52,300, up from £38,766-£50,288.
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