How much does an elementary school teacher make in the United Kingdom?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,828 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,050
- Equals
- $61,490
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $101,500 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $83,320 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,610 |
| 9. Norway estimate | $62,330 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $61,490 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $59,950 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $364 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Preschool teacher£37,590
- Professor£52,840
- Vocational teacher£41,560
- High school teacher£47,630
- Education officer£43,770
- Special needs teacher£47,430
- Esol teacher£37,510
- Music teacher£34,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,828 a month, £45,940 a year.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £30,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £60,620.
Which country pays an elementary school teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $69,540 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an elementary school teacher make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $64,090 a year against $61,490 in the United Kingdom, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, an elementary school teacher or a preschool teacher?
An elementary school teacher: £45,940 a year against £37,590 for a preschool teacher, 1.2 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate