How much do teachers take home in the UK?

A typical UK classroom teacher on £30,000 earns around £1,950–£2,050 take home pay per month after income tax, National Insurance and pension contributions. Exact figures depend on pension rate and student loan plan.

How is teacher take home pay calculated?

Teacher take home pay is calculated using your gross salary minus Income Tax, National Insurance, pension deductions and (if applicable) student loan repayments. This calculator automatically applies 2025/26 UK tax rules.

Does this calculator include teacher pension?

Yes. The Teacher Pension Scheme typically deducts 7.4% to 11.7% depending on your salary band. You can adjust the pension rate section in the calculator to match your exact contribution.

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Calculate Teacher Take Home Pay 2025

👉 Check how much money teacher takes home after tax

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Teacher Take Home Pay Calculator UK 2025

This calculator shows how much teachers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take home after tax, National Insurance, pension deductions and student loan.

We have pre-filled a common UK teacher salary of £30,000, suitable for early career teachers (ECT) and many classroom teacher roles. You can adjust this to match your exact salary point.

Updated fully for the 2025/26 UK tax year with accurate PAYE and NI thresholds.

Teacher Take Home Pay FAQs

How much does a teacher earn monthly after tax?

A teacher on £30,000 typically takes home £1,950–£2,050 per month depending on pension band and student loan plan.

Does this include the Teacher Pension Scheme?

Yes — you can enter any pension percentage (default around 7.4%–11.7%).

Does this calculator work for all teacher roles?

Yes — including ECTs, classroom teachers, SEN teachers, middle leaders and senior leadership.