The pay scales for teachers in England and Wales are determined by a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and job role. For example, newly qualified teachers start on the lowest point of the pay scale, and experienced teachers move up the pay scale as they gain experience and take on more responsibility. Additionally, teachers who work in certain subjects, such as mathematics and physics, may be paid more than teachers who work in other subjects.
In addition to the basic salary, teachers in England and Wales may also receive a number of additional payments, such as performance-related pay, overtime pay and holiday pay. These payments can add significantly to a teacher's total earnings.
The average salary for a teacher in the UK is higher than the average salary for workers in other professions. For example, the average salary for a teacher in England and Wales in 2021/22 was £37,964, while the average salary for all workers in the UK in 2021/22 was £27,200.