How much does a special needs teacher make in the United Kingdom?
£47,430a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is £3,953 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,139
- Equals
- $63,490
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.5 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.
What special needs teachers earn in the United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £27,320Median: £47,430Highest 10%:
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $66,040 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $63,490 |
| 10. Norway estimate | $62,990 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
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- Education officer£43,770
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- Dance teacher£20,890
- IT trainer£38,980
- Prison teacher£35,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £3,953 a month, £47,430 a year.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in the United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $63,490 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an education officer?
A special needs teacher: £47,430 a year against £43,770 for an education officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), ASHE 2025, full-time employees. How we calculate