Unqualified Teacher Pay Projection

Projection for region England Excluding London, starting at point UQ1, with increments.

Note: Figures combine your annual pay award and any movement up the scale. A 3% award compounds over time (≈9.3% after 3 years). Net pay uses current 2026–27 tax, NI, and pension rules, which may change.

Gross & Net Pay Projection

Table calculations use your selected 3.5% annual award. Net pay figures are based on the deduction settings in the form at the bottom of this page.

Year Pay point Gross (Annual) Gross (Monthly) Net (Annual) Net (Monthly)
Current UQ1 £23,732 £1,977.67 £19,202 £1,600.14
2027–28 UQ1UQ2 £26,988 £2,248.97 £21,353 £1,779.42
2028–29 UQ2UQ3 £30,806 £2,567.19 £23,876 £1,989.70
2029–30 UQ3UQ4 £34,508 £2,875.65 £26,322 £2,193.53

Salary Growth Comparison

Projected gross salary for your current settings (100% FTE) with different annual pay awards.

Composition of Gross Salary

Breakdown of the gross salary figures in the table above for the selected 3.5% award.


Your 3-year net total
£90,753
Calculated using your current settings.
Final-year net
£26,322
UQ1 → UQ4 pay progression.
Daily net (final year)
£134.99
Based on 195 working days per year.

Compare Scenarios

Scenario A uses your current inputs. Scenario B and C show alternative working patterns.

Current settings (Scenario A)

3-year net

£90,753

Final-year net

£26,322

Final-year daily net

£134.99

Scenario B (80% FTE)

3-year net

£75,418

Final-year net

£21,762

Final-year daily net

£111.60

£15,335 less over 3 years vs Scenario A

Frozen increments (Scenario C)

3-year net

£80,178

Final-year net

£20,907

Final-year daily net

£107.21

£10,576 less over 3 years vs Scenario A


Scenario net pay over time

Net pay across Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 for each scenario.


Scenario summary

Quick overview of each scenario's working pattern and total net pay over 3 years.

Scenario Working pattern Increments 3-year net Difference vs A
Current settings (Scenario A) 100% FTE Increments on £90,753
Scenario B (80% FTE) 80% FTE Increments on £75,418 £15,335 less
Frozen increments (Scenario C) 100% FTE Increments frozen £80,178 £10,576 less

Deductions Breakdown

Deduction Type Annual Monthly
Pension Contribution£1,756.17£146.35
Student Loan£0.00£0.00
Income Tax£1,881.17£156.76
National Insurance£892.96£74.41
Total Deductions £4,530.30 £377.53

Deduction Type Annual Monthly
Pension Contribution£1,997.08£166.42
Student Loan£0.00£0.00
Income Tax£2,484.11£207.01
National Insurance£1,153.41£96.12
Total Deductions £5,634.60 £469.55

Deduction Type Annual Monthly
Pension Contribution£2,279.67£189.97
Student Loan£0.00£0.00
Income Tax£3,191.32£265.94
National Insurance£1,458.90£121.58
Total Deductions £6,929.89 £577.49

Deduction Type Annual Monthly
Pension Contribution£2,553.57£212.80
Student Loan£0.00£0.00
Income Tax£3,876.83£323.07
National Insurance£1,755.02£146.25
Total Deductions £8,185.42 £682.12

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What should you consider next?

This projection shows how your pay may change over the next three years. You may also want to check how these scenarios affect your pension and long-term take-home pay.

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