Teacher Pay Scale 2026/27: Salaries from September 2026
Teacher pay points in England from 1 September 2026, with salaries for each area and what you take home after tax outside London.
| Point | Range | England (excl. London) | London fringe | Outer London | Inner London | Take-home a month (excl. London) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Main pay range | £34,069 | £35,602 | £39,196 | £41,729 | £2,337 |
| M2 | Main pay range | £36,042 | £37,647 | £41,246 | £43,713 | £2,456 |
| M3 | Main pay range | £38,400 | £39,979 | £43,403 | £45,787 | £2,597 |
| M4 | Main pay range | £40,941 | £42,513 | £45,673 | £47,961 | £2,750 |
| M5 | Main pay range | £43,529 | £45,070 | £48,438 | £50,666 | £2,905 |
| M6 | Main pay range | £46,940 | £48,479 | £52,241 | £54,131 | £3,110 |
| U1 | Upper pay range | £49,134 | £50,625 | £54,047 | £59,650 | £3,241 |
| U2 | Upper pay range | £50,956 | £52,442 | £56,047 | £62,581 | £3,343 |
| U3 | Upper pay range | £52,835 | £54,328 | £58,120 | £64,684 | £3,433 |
These figures are after income tax and National Insurance only. Most public sector staff pay into a pension, which takes a further share of pay. Add your own pension percentage in the take-home pay calculator for a closer figure.
How teacher pay works
Classroom teachers in England are paid on the main pay range (M1 to M6) and can then apply for the upper pay range (U1 to U3). Teachers in and around London are paid more, with separate rates for the fringe, Outer London and Inner London. School leaders, leading practitioners and teachers with extra responsibilities (TLR payments) are paid on separate ranges.
These scales are for England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set teachers’ pay separately.
Source: School Teachers’ Review Body, 36th Report (2026), Appendix F: recommended pay levels from 1 September 2026, accepted by the Government. The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document confirms the final figures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting salary for a teacher in 2026/27?
From 1 September 2026 a teacher at M1 earns £34,069 in England outside London, rising to £41,729 in Inner London.
How much was the teacher pay rise?
The recommended uplift for 1 September 2026 is 3.5%.
What is the top of the main pay range?
M6 is £46,940 outside London. The upper pay range then runs from £49,134 (U1) to £52,835 (U3).
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.