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About UK Teacher Pay

Free, independent pay and pension tools for teachers across the UK. No accounts, no data collection, no paywall.

Updated August 2026 · STPCD 2026/27 pay scales · 2026/27 tax year

Key takeaways

  • Every calculation runs in your browser — nothing you type leaves your device.
  • All figures trace back to the STPCD, HMRC and Teachers' Pensions.
  • Pay scales are refreshed each September and tax rates each April.

Why this site exists

Teacher pay is more complicated than it should be. Four regional pay bands in England alone, separate systems in Scotland and Northern Ireland, a tiered pension whose rate depends on a salary you might not actually earn, and allowances that are pro-rated in ways nobody explains clearly.

Most salary calculators are built for the private sector and get the teacher-specific parts wrong — particularly the pension tier and the order deductions are applied. This site is built specifically around the STPCD.

How we keep it accurate

  • Pay scales are taken directly from the published STPCD each year.
  • Tax and National Insurance thresholds come from HMRC.
  • Pension tiers and scheme rules come from Teachers' Pensions.
  • Every page lists its sources so you can check the underlying figures.
  • The methodology page sets out every formula in full.

Privacy

There are no accounts and no forms that store your salary. All calculators run entirely in your browser. We cannot see what you type.

Frequently asked questions

Is this site free?

Yes, completely. There is no paywall, no sign-up and no premium tier.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is independent guidance based on published figures. For decisions about retirement, leaving the pension scheme or major financial changes, speak to a regulated financial adviser.

Who is it for?

Classroom teachers, leadership, unqualified teachers, supply teachers and support staff across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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Privacy Policy

How this site handles data. Calculators run entirely in your browser and no salary information is collected, t