Teacher Pay 2025–26 (England)

Updated 24 August 2025

Overview

“Teacher pay” refers to the nationally set ranges for teachers and school leaders in England, including the Main and Upper pay ranges, the Unqualified teacher range, the Leadership group range, and the Lead Practitioner range. Additional payments such as TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) and SEN allowances may also apply.

For 2025–26, the School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) award is 4%, effective from 1 September 2025. Regional variations apply across Inner London, Outer London, London Fringe, and England excluding London/Fringe.

What changed in 2025–26?

  • 4% uplift across classroom and leadership ranges from 1 September 2025.
  • TLR1/2/3 and SEN allowance minima and maxima uplifted in line with national guidance.
  • Regional bands unchanged (Inner/Outer London, Fringe, England excluding London/Fringe) but values increased.

For the precise figures, see the full pay tables or use the calculators below.

Region Summary (At a Glance)

This is a high-level view. Use the full tables for precise points and ranges.

England (excl. London/Fringe)

  • Main range (sample): M1 £32,916 → M6 £45,352
  • Upper range (sample): U1 £47,472 → U3 £51,048
  • Leadership & Lead Practitioner: regional ranges apply

London Regions

  • Inner London: highest regional rates
  • Outer London & London Fringe: uplifted vs England outside London
  • See full tables for exact values and leadership ranges
Open 2025–26 Pay Tables

TLR & SEN Allowances (What They Cover)

TLR payments reward sustained additional responsibilities (e.g., leading a subject or key stage). SEN allowances apply where teachers work with pupils with special educational needs under defined criteria.

  • TLR1 / TLR2 / TLR3: rising minima and maxima for 2025–26
  • SEN allowance minimum and maximum also uplifted

Check your school/trust pay policy for how these are applied locally.

Leadership & Lead Practitioner

Leadership ranges (L1–L43) and the Lead Practitioner ranges vary by region and role. Recruitment/retention considerations, school group size, and responsibilities inform positioning on the scale.

Leadership Calculator Lead Practitioner Calculator

Understanding Your Payslip (Quick Tips)

  • Gross vs Net: Net reflects deductions (tax, NI, pension, student loan) from gross salary.
  • Pension Tiers: Member contribution rates depend on annual salary band (from 1 April 2025).
  • Tax Code: 1257L is common; BR/D0/D1/K/NT codes have specific effects.
  • Part-time: Use Employment % to approximate your FTE proportion.
How the Calculations Work

Frequently Asked Questions

The STRB award for 2025–26 is 4%, accepted by the Government for England, effective 1 September 2025.

No. England has regional variations: Inner London, Outer London, London Fringe, and England excluding London/Fringe. Leadership and lead practitioner ranges also vary.

Yes. TLR1, TLR2, TLR3, and the SEN allowance minimum/maximum values are uplifted for 2025–26.

Download the PDF, or browse the 2025–26 pay tables online.

Yes—use our calculators: Qualified, Leadership, Unqualified, Lead Practitioner. They include tax, NI, pension tiers (from 1 April 2025) and student loan estimates.

References

  • School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) 2025–26 award (Gov.uk)
  • School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) 2025 (Gov.uk)
  • Pay order effective date and supporting legislation

We summarise official sources; always check your trust/school pay policy for local implementation.

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