STPCD Pay Scales 2025/26
All four pay ranges, all four regional tables, effective 1 September 2025
Gross (annual)
£45,352
Net (TPS on)
£32,944
Net (monthly)
£2,745
About this pay scale
STPCD (School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document) is the statutory framework governing teacher pay in England state-funded schools. The pay scales are recommended by the STRB (School Teachers' Review Body) following annual evidence-gathering, accepted (sometimes amended) by the Secretary of State for Education, and effective from 1 September each year. The 2025/26 award applies from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.
STPCD 2025/26 — full pay scales
Main Pay Range (M1-M6)
| Point | Rest of England | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £32,916 | £34,398 | £37,870 | £40,317 |
| M2 | £34,823 | £36,373 | £39,851 | £42,234 |
| M3 | £37,101 | £38,627 | £41,935 | £44,238 |
| M4 | £39,556 | £41,075 | £44,128 | £46,339 |
| M5 | £42,057 | £43,545 | £46,800 | £48,952 |
| M6 | £45,352 | £46,839 | £50,474 | £52,300 |
Upper Pay Range (U1-U3)
| Point | Rest of England | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | £47,472 | £48,913 | £52,219 | £57,632 |
| U2 | £49,232 | £50,668 | £54,151 | £60,464 |
| U3 | £51,048 | £52,490 | £56,154 | £62,496 |
Unqualified Teacher (1-6)
| Point | Rest of England | Fringe | Outer London | Inner London |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (entry) | £22,601 | £24,066 | £26,789 | £28,343 |
| 6 (top) | £35,259 | £36,718 | £39,450 | £40,994 |
Leadership Pay Spine (selected points)
| Spine | Rest of England | Inner London |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | £51,773 | £61,554 |
| L10 | £64,691 | £74,479 |
| L20 | £82,654 | £92,447 |
| L30 | £105,595 | £115,382 |
| L43 (top) | £143,796 | £153,490 |
Use the calculator for any specific L-point + region + school-group combination.
Take-Home Pay After Tax, NI and TPS Pension
| Pay point | Gross | TPS | Tax | NI | Net | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £32,916 | £2,436 | £3,582 | £1,627 | £25,271 | £2,106 |
| M2 | £34,823 | £2,577 | £3,935 | £1,780 | £26,531 | £2,211 |
| M3 | £37,101 | £3,302 | £4,246 | £1,962 | £27,591 | £2,299 |
| M4 | £39,556 | £3,520 | £4,693 | £2,158 | £29,184 | £2,432 |
| M5 | £42,057 | £3,743 | £5,149 | £2,358 | £30,807 | £2,567 |
| M6 | £45,352 | £4,036 | £5,749 | £2,622 | £32,944 | £2,745 |
| U1 | £47,472 | £4,700 | £6,040 | £2,792 | £33,940 | £2,828 |
| U2 | £49,232 | £4,874 | £6,358 | £2,932 | £35,068 | £2,922 |
| U3 | £51,048 | £5,054 | £6,685 | £3,031 | £36,278 | £3,023 |
The Main and Upper Pay Ranges for Rest of England, which is the largest of the four regions. The full regional tables appear above; this shows what each point is worth after deductions. Figures assume 1.0 FTE with TPS on.
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FAQ
When are the 2025/26 figures effective?
From 1 September 2025 (start of the academic year) to 31 August 2026. The STRB award and DfE acceptance for 2026/27 typically come out in summer 2026 — sometimes delayed into early autumn. The new rates take effect on 1 September even if backdated payments are made later.
How do academies fit in?
Academies are legally exempt from STPCD but most follow it for simplicity. Some multi-academy trusts have bespoke pay scales (often higher than STPCD to attract/retain teachers). Free schools, sixth-form colleges, and independent schools also operate outside STPCD with their own arrangements.
Where can I find the original DfE document?
The "School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and Guidance" is published annually by DfE at gov.uk after acceptance of the STRB report. NASUWT and NEU also publish the figures in a more digestible format; this calculator's numbers are derived from the NASUWT tables.
Did all teachers get a pay rise in September 2025?
Yes — the 2025/26 award gave a flat 4% increase across all pay ranges (MPR, UPR, Leadership, Unqualified), all 4 regional tables. This is in line with the STRB's "competitiveness" recommendation. TLR and SEN allowance ranges were also uplifted by 4%.
When do STPCD pay scales change?
On 1 September each year, for the academic year rather than the tax year. That means a teacher's pay year and tax year are offset by five months, which is why a September rise shows up in a part-year tax position.
Are these scales the same across the UK?
No. The STPCD covers England only. Wales has its own framework, Scotland uses the SNCT, and Northern Ireland has separate arrangements. The figures here are England, across the four STPCD regions.
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Figures are 1.0 FTE with TPS on, for Rest of England. The other three regions are higher at every point; the regional tables above give the gross figures and the calculator will compute take-home for any of them.