England teacher salary estimator
Teacher Pay Calculator 2026-27
Take-home pay from September 2026 after the 3.5% award.
September 2026 pay scales
Your teaching role
Your estimated teacher take-home pay
£26,032
annual take-home pay
M1 · Rest of England
Daily
£100
Hourly
£13.35
Effective rate
23.6%
Marginal rate
28%
Gross salary£34,069
Income tax£3,796
National Insurance£1,720
Pension contribution£2,521
Estimate based on HMRC 2026/27 rates. Your payslip may differ.
Scales apply from 1 September 2026 after the 3.5% award accepted on 1 July 2026, for England only. The updated School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document is not published yet, so check it when it is. Pension uses the Teachers’ Pension Scheme member contribution tiers from 1 April 2026.
Useful guide
Explore teacher pay scales for 2026/27
See how the relevant rates work and what to check on your own payslip or purchase.
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