How much does a preschool teacher make in the United Kingdom?
£37,590a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,133 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £2,549
- Equals
- $50,320
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $85,580 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $70,260 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $61,220 |
| 9. Austria estimate | $50,530 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $50,320 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $49,840 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $307 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Elementary school teacher£45,940
- 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 a preschool teacher make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,133 a month, £37,590 a year.
Which country pays a preschool teacher the most?
Germany, with a median of $57,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a preschool teacher make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In the United Kingdom: $50,320 a year against $42,690 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a preschool teacher or an elementary school 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