Teacher Pay Scales 2026/27
Confirmed 2026/27 teacher salaries for England, including M1–M6, UPS1–UPS3 and the 3.5% pay award. Compare Rest of England, Fringe, Outer London and Inner London rates, then estimate your take-home pay.
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Teacher Pay Scales 2026/27 Explained
From 1 September 2026The 2026/27 teacher pay scales apply from 1 September 2026 and cover classroom teachers, the Upper Pay Range, leadership roles, Lead Practitioners, unqualified teachers and additional payments such as TLR and SEN allowances.
For classroom teachers, the Main Pay Range runs from M1 to M6. In the Rest of England, the 2026/27 salary is £34,069 at M1 and rises to £46,940 at M6. The Upper Pay Range then runs from UPS1 to UPS3, with Rest of England salaries from £49,134 to £52,835.
Teacher salaries vary by location. The tables below compare Rest of England, London Fringe, Outer London and Inner London. You can also use the quick estimate on this page or open the full teacher pay calculator to estimate tax, National Insurance, Teachers' Pension, student loan, TLR and part-time adjustments.
Main Pay Range (2026/27)
3.5% Award| Point | Rest of Eng. | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £34,069 | £35,602 | £39,196 | £41,729 |
| M2 | £36,042 | £37,647 | £41,246 | £43,713 |
| M3 | £38,400 | £39,979 | £43,403 | £45,787 |
| M4 | £40,941 | £42,513 | £45,673 | £47,961 |
| M5 | £43,529 | £45,070 | £48,438 | £50,666 |
| M6 | £46,940 | £48,479 | £52,241 | £54,131 |
Upper Pay Scale – UPS1 to UPS3 (2026/27)
3.5% Award| Point | Rest of Eng. | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPS1 | £49,134 | £50,625 | £54,047 | £59,650 |
| UPS2 | £50,956 | £52,442 | £56,047 | £62,581 |
| UPS3 | £52,835 | £54,328 | £58,120 | £64,684 |
Popular 2026/27 Teacher Salary Quick Answers
M6 & UPS3M6 Teacher Salary 2026/27
M6 is £46,940 in the Rest of England, £48,479 in the Fringe, £52,241 in Outer London and £54,131 in Inner London.
UPS3 Teacher Salary 2026/27
UPS3 is £52,835 in the Rest of England, £54,328 in the Fringe, £58,120 in Outer London and £64,684 in Inner London.
Salaries shown are annual full-time figures. Use the calculator for pension, tax, National Insurance, student loan, TLR and part-time adjustments.
Understanding the 2026/27 Teacher Pay Scale
What changed for 2026/27?
The confirmed 2026/27 national pay framework reflects the 3.5% pay award across the main, upper and leadership scales. UQ1 receives a larger 5.0% uplift to meet National Living Wage requirements. TLR and SEN allowance values also increase by 3.5%.
M1 to M6 teacher pay
The Main Pay Range contains six commonly used advisory points: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6. M1 is the lowest figure shown on the main range, while M6 is the highest. For 2026/27, an M6 teacher earns £46,940 in the Rest of England, rising to £54,131 in Inner London.
UPS1 to UPS3 teacher pay
The Upper Pay Range is shown here as UPS1, UPS2 and UPS3. In 2026/27, UPS1 starts at £49,134 in the Rest of England and UPS3 reaches £52,835. In Inner London, the equivalent UPS3 salary is £64,684.
Why are London teacher salaries higher?
England uses different salary figures for Inner London, Outer London, the London Fringe and the Rest of England . This means the same pay point can have a different annual salary depending on the school's location. The tables on this page show all four figures side by side so you can compare them directly.
Allowances can increase total salary
A teacher's total pay may be higher than the basic M1–M6 or UPS salary where additional payments apply. The 2026/27 figures on this page include TLR1, TLR2, TLR3 and SEN allowances. For a take-home estimate, use the calculator and add your relevant allowance, FTE percentage, pension and student loan details.
Unqualified Range (2026/27)
3.5% – 5% Rise| Point | Rest of Eng. | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £23,732 | £24,909 | £27,727 | £29,336 |
| 2 | £26,075 | £27,589 | £30,412 | £32,018 |
| 3 | £28,758 | £30,272 | £33,094 | £34,702 |
| 4 | £31,124 | £32,636 | £35,465 | £37,068 |
| 5 | £33,811 | £35,321 | £38,146 | £39,747 |
| 6 | £36,494 | £38,004 | £40,831 | £42,429 |
Lead Practitioner (Summary)
LP Min – MaxSchools determine specific pay points within this minimum and maximum range.
| Region | Minimum (LP1) | Maximum (LP18) |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of England | £53,847 | £81,861 |
| Fringe | £55,332 | £83,347 |
| Outer London | £58,120 | £86,136 |
| Inner London | £64,024 | £92,043 |
Leadership Range (Summary)
L1 – L43The Leadership range spans 43 points. Below are the L1 (Min) and L43 (Max) values.
| Region | Min (L1) | Max (L43) |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of England | £53,586 | £148,829 |
| Fringe | £55,060 | £150,301 |
| Outer London | £57,837 | £153,042 |
| Inner London | £63,709 | £158,863 |
Allowances (2026/27)
TLR & SEN| Type | Min | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLR 2 | £3,651 | £8,913 | 3.5% |
| TLR 1 | £10,531 | £17,819 | 3.5% |
| TLR 3 | £727 | £3,600 | 3.5% |
| SEN | £2,885 | £5,690 | 3.5% |
* Note: Main, Upper and Unqualified scales are advisory points. Values shown reflect the confirmed 3.5% multi-year structure for 2026/27.
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Data Sources
- STRB 36th Report (2026) - Multi-year 3.5% pay structure recommendations.
- NEU 2026/27 advisory pay tables, reflecting the accepted 2026/27 pay award.