Average Primary education teaching professionals Salary in City of London
ONS ASHE 2025 · London region · Updated October 2025
How City of London compares
The numbers for 2025 show that a typical primary education teaching professionals in the London earned £46,393. Compared to the UK median of £42,031, that's 10.4% above. In practical terms, living costs in the London run 16.4% above average. That means £46,393 stretches to roughly £39,857 in real spending power. Compared to the City of London average across all roles (£67,064), primary education teaching professionalss take home 30.8% less.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (London index: 116.4, UK=100), a salary of £46,393 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £39,857 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the London is 16.4% above the UK average.
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Salary data is by ONS region. City of London is in the London region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average primary education teaching professionals salary in City of London?
The median primary education teaching professionals salary in the London (which includes City of London) is £46,393 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does primary education teaching professionals pay in City of London compare to the UK average?
Primary education teaching professionals in the London earn 10.4% above the national median of £42,031. This makes the London one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is primary education teaching professionals a well-paid job in City of London compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in City of London is £67,064. Primary education teaching professionals in the London earn £46,393, which is 30.8% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for primary education teaching professionalss cover the London region. The all-jobs average is specific to City of London. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.