Outer London Teacher Salary 2025/26
Separate pay table for the 19 outer London boroughs
Gross (annual)
£37,870
Net (TPS on)
£28,090
Net (monthly)
£2,341
About this pay scale
Outer London teachers use a separate STPCD pay table, between Fringe and Inner London in size. Schools in the 19 outer London boroughs (Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Waltham Forest) use these rates.
The Outer London uplift over Rest of England is around £4,954 at entry-level (M1) and £4,070 at the top of Group 8 Leadership (L43 Outer London £147,866 vs Rest of England £143,796).
Compared across regions
| Region | Gross (annual) | Net (annual, TPS on) | Net (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest of England (for comparison) | £32,916 | £25,271 | £2,106 |
| Fringe | £34,398 | £26,250 | £2,188 |
| Outer London | £37,870 | £28,090 | £2,341 |
| Inner London | £40,317 | £29,678 | £2,473 |
All four regions use entirely separate STPCD pay tables — not a percentage uplift. Net pay assumes TPS contributions are on at the applicable tier, no student loan, no salary sacrifice, 1.0 FTE.
FAQ
Which boroughs are "Outer London"?
The 19 outer London boroughs (Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Waltham Forest). This is the standard Greater London Authority definition of "outer London".
Is there much pay difference between Outer London and Inner London?
Yes — at entry-level (M1) Inner London pays £40,317 vs Outer London £37,870, a £2,447 gap. The gap is roughly maintained through the pay ranges. By L43 (top of Group 8 Leadership), Inner London is £153,490 vs Outer London £147,866 — a £5,624 gap.
What about Fringe areas?
Fringe pay is between Outer London and Rest of England. It applies to defined parts of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent and Surrey within commuting distance of London. M1 Fringe is £34,398 — about £1,482 more than Rest of England and £3,472 less than Outer London.
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The figures on this page assume a full-time teacher (1.0 FTE) on TPS at the appropriate contribution tier, no student loan, no salary sacrifice. Real life is more nuanced — use the calculator to layer in your specific situation (part-time FTE, TLR / SEN allowances, student loan, exact pay point) and see your real take-home.