Secondary education teaching professionals Salary Guide UK — 2025
Complete breakdown based on ONS ASHE official data
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the UK is £44,246 per year, based on the 2025 Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics. The mean salary is £42,850, reflecting the influence of higher earners on the average. The median hourly rate is £29.01.
Salaries vary significantly by region, from £39,352 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £49,684 in Scotland. However, these differences narrow when adjusted for regional cost of living.
UK Median
£44,246
Annual
UK Mean
£42,850
Annual
Hourly Rate
£29.01
Median
UK Jobs
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Regional Salary Breakdown
The "Adjusted" column shows purchasing power after accounting for regional cost of living (UK average = 100).
| Region | Median | Mean | CoL Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £49,684 | £46,314 | £53,829 |
| London | £48,408 | £46,696 | £41,588 |
| Wales | £48,006 | £47,224 | £53,340 |
| West Midlands | £44,680 | £42,318 | £48,831 |
| North East | £44,406 | £42,057 | £49,285 |
| North West | £43,849 | £41,761 | £48,080 |
| East | £43,001 | £41,190 | £44,194 |
| South West | £42,660 | £41,001 | £44,391 |
| South East | £42,600 | £41,815 | £41,279 |
| East Midlands | £42,199 | £40,345 | £45,968 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | £39,352 | £39,508 | £43,483 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average secondary education teaching professionals salary in the UK?
The median secondary education teaching professionals salary in the UK is £44,246 per year (ONS ASHE 2025). The mean salary is £42,850, which is higher due to top earners.
Which region pays secondary education teaching professionals the most?
Scotland pays the highest secondary education teaching professionals salaries with a median of £49,684.
How does secondary education teaching professionals pay vary by region?
Secondary education teaching professionals salaries range from £39,352 in Yorkshire and The Humber to £49,684 in Scotland.
Are secondary education teaching professionals salaries rising?
Year-on-year comparison data is not yet available.
What is the typical hourly rate for secondary education teaching professionals?
The median hourly rate for secondary education teaching professionals in the UK is £29.01 (ONS ASHE 2025).
About this data
All salary figures in this guide are from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2025. Cost-of-living adjustments use ONS Regional Price Parities. Read our methodology. View data sources.