English Teacher Salaries in United Kingdom

Updated 7 Dec 2023
Base Pay Range
£30K - £44K/yr
Average Base Pay

1,771 salaries

£31K

Low

£41K

Average

£70K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average£4,289Range£716 - £25,711
The average salary for English Teacher is £40,987 per year in the United Kingdom. The average additional cash compensation for a English Teacher in the United Kingdom is £4,289, with a range from £716 - £25,711. Salaries estimates are based on 1771 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by English Teacher employees in United Kingdom.

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in United Kingdom

£40,987 /yr
English Teacher
£45,592 /yr
Lead English Teacher
£58,896 /yr
Head English Teacher
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Job TitleSalary
English Teacher£40,987 /yr
Lead English Teacher£45,592 /yr
Head English Teacher£58,896 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a English Teacher?

in United Kingdom

£40,987 /yr
English Teacher
£45,592 /yr
Lead English Teacher
£58,896 /yr
Head English Teacher
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a English Teacher?

Job TitleSalary
English Teacher£40,987 /yr
Lead English Teacher£45,592 /yr
Head English Teacher£58,896 /yr

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Teaching Personnel
4.2

Teaching Personnel

English Teacher - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £13 - £29
136 salaries
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£13

£29

£13 - £29 Range

CER Education
4.3

CER Education

English Teacher - Hourly

£23

 /hr
Range: £18 - £26
66 salaries
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£18

£26

£18 - £26 Range

Randstad
3.6

Randstad

English Teacher - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £12 - £25
45 salaries
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£12

£25

£12 - £25 Range

Vision for Education
4.5

Vision for Education

English Teacher - Hourly

£19

 /hr
Range: £13 - £23
43 salaries
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£13

£23

£13 - £23 Range

Monarch Education
4

Monarch Education

English Teacher - Hourly

£19

 /hr
Range: £15 - £21
25 salaries
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£15

£21

£15 - £21 Range

Career Teachers
4.3

Career Teachers

English Teacher - Hourly

£21

 /hr
Range: £17 - £24
25 salaries
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£17

£24

£17 - £24 Range

TipTop ESL
2.9

TipTop ESL

English Teacher - Hourly

£19

 /hr
Range: £19 - £19
24 salaries
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£19

£19

£19 - £19 Range

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Protocol Education
3.4

Protocol Education

English Teacher - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £14 - £24
24 salaries
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£14

£24

£14 - £24 Range

rTriibe
4.1

rTriibe

English Teacher - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £19 - £21
22 salaries
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£19

£21

£19 - £21 Range

EF Education First
3.4

EF Education First

English Teacher - Hourly

£15

 /hr
Range: £9 - £18
19 salaries
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£9

£18

£9 - £18 Range

Smart Teachers
4

Smart Teachers

English Teacher - Hourly

£24

 /hr
Range: £11 - £27
14 salaries
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£11

£27

£11 - £27 Range

TeacherActive
4.3

TeacherActive

English Teacher - Hourly

£16

 /hr
Range: £12 - £17
13 salaries
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£12

£17

£12 - £17 Range

iTutorGroup
2.8

iTutorGroup

English Teacher - Hourly

£8

 /hr
Range: £6 - £17
12 salaries
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£6

£17

£6 - £17 Range

Teach First
3.9

Teach First

English Teacher

£27,295

 /yr
Range: £21K - £35K
12 salaries
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£21K

£35K

£20,885 - £34,687 Range

Teach First Teachers Development
4

Teach First Teachers Development

English Teacher

£30,906

 /yr
Range: £23K - £35K
11 salaries
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£23K

£35K

£23,133 - £34,687 Range

iTutorGroup
2.8

iTutorGroup

English Teacher - Hourly

£18

 /hr
Range: £9 - £18
11 salaries
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£9

£18

£9 - £18 Range

Glasgow City Council
3.6

Glasgow City Council

English Teacher

£39,040

 /yr
Range: £27K - £44K
11 salaries
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£27K

£44K

£27,269 - £43,857 Range

i-teachers.com
2.9

i-teachers.com

English Teacher

£32,300

 /yr
Range: £24K - £39K
10 salaries
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£24K

£39K

£23,865 - £38,692 Range

Tradewind Recruitment
4.2

Tradewind Recruitment

English Teacher - Hourly

£20

 /hr
Range: £14 - £29
10 salaries
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£14

£29

£14 - £29 Range

Hays
3.5

Hays

English Teacher - Hourly

£17

 /hr
Range: £13 - £24
10 salaries
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£13

£24

£13 - £24 Range

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English Teacher Salaries

Job TitleSalary
English Teacher salaries - 136 salaries reported£20/hr
English Teacher salaries - 66 salaries reported£23/hr
English Teacher salaries - 45 salaries reported£20/hr
English Teacher salaries - 43 salaries reported£19/hr
English Teacher salaries - 25 salaries reported£19/hr
English Teacher salaries - 25 salaries reported£21/hr
English Teacher salaries - 24 salaries reported£19/hr
English Teacher salaries - 24 salaries reported£20/hr
English Teacher salaries - 22 salaries reported£20/hr
English Teacher salaries - 19 salaries reported£15/hr
English Teacher salaries - 14 salaries reported£24/hr
English Teacher salaries - 13 salaries reported£16/hr
English Teacher salaries - 12 salaries reported£8/hr
English Teacher salaries - 12 salaries reported£27,295/yr
English Teacher salaries - 11 salaries reported£30,906/yr
English Teacher salaries - 11 salaries reported£18/hr
English Teacher salaries - 11 salaries reported£39,040/yr
English Teacher salaries - 10 salaries reported£32,300/yr
English Teacher salaries - 10 salaries reported£20/hr
English Teacher salaries - 10 salaries reported£17/hr
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Frequently asked questions about an English Teacher salaries

The average salary for an English Teacher is £40,987 per year in United Kingdom. Salaries estimates are based on 1771 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an English Teacher employees in United Kingdom.

The highest salary for an English Teacher in United Kingdom is £70,150 per year.

The lowest salary for an English Teacher in United Kingdom is £31,021 per year.

English teachers enjoy meaningful work, high job security, and the ability to work across different catchment areas. Salaries are generally higher at private or public schools than at comprehensive and grammar schools. Pay typically rises with seniority, so English teachers with significant work experience make more money than new entrants to the field. Teachers of all levels can earn extra income by electing to teach summer school courses or by taking on freelance tutoring work.

Qualifications are an important factor influencing your salary as an English teacher, so take into account both the age range you're teaching and your own academic credentials. Primary and secondary schools require a bachelor's degree, but earning a master's degree or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) warrants higher pay over time. Alternatively, any additional courses or certifications help boost your annual earnings.

A qualification such as the Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) certification gives you credibility and means you can teach English to non-native speakers both at home and abroad. And if you specialise in teaching English as a foreign language, you can pursue additional qualifications, such as a Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Delta) or a Master's in Applied Linguistics or TESOL, which will help you stand out in the job market and increase your earning potential.

When searching for an English teacher job, keep in mind that salary is determined by experience, skill, and reputation, so bring proof of your value to the negotiating table. From positive reviews from students to examples of how you helped them throughout the year, showing evidence of your hard work can help increase your salary. Research average teacher salaries near you to learn which number to ask for, and always factor benefits into the deal. Generally, teachers are paid within a set range at state schools, but bear in mind additional PTO or upgraded equipment.

About 59.49% of English Teacher professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £4,289 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an English Teacher in United Kingdom as a good salary.

English Teacher professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £25,657 and £181,464 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £40,987 following the average career path of an English Teacher.

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