If you are searching for “M3 teacher salary”, “M5 teacher salary England”, or “Inner London M6 salary”, you usually want a single place where the Main Pay Range points (M1–M6) are listed clearly, including the London area rates. This page keeps everything on one URL, with quick anchor links.
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Tip: for London area queries, jump to Inner London, Outer London or London Fringe.
On this page
1. Main Pay Range salary table (M1–M6)
The Main Pay Range for classroom teachers runs from M1 to M6. Pay varies by location, with separate values for England excluding London and Fringe, plus London Fringe, Outer London and Inner London.
Quick view: top and bottom of the Main Pay Range (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: M1 £32,916 → M6 £45,352
- London Fringe: M1 £34,398 → M6 £46,839
- Outer London: M1 £37,870 → M6 £50,474
- Inner London: M1 £40,317 → M6 £52,300
Want “M3 teacher salary” or “M6 fringe salary”? Use the point anchors below in section 6.
2. England excluding London and Fringe (M1–M6)
This table covers England excluding London and Fringe. It shows 2024/25 vs 2025/26 and the nominal annual increase.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £31,650 | £32,916 | +£1,266 (4%) |
| M2 | £33,483 | £34,823 | +£1,340 (4%) |
| M3 | £35,674 | £37,101 | +£1,427 (4%) |
| M4 | £38,034 | £39,556 | +£1,522 (4%) |
| M5 | £40,439 | £42,057 | +£1,618 (4%) |
| M6 | £43,607 | £45,352 | +£1,745 (4%) |
If you need take-home pay rather than gross salary, use a tax calculator such as Teacher Take-home pay calculator.
3. London Fringe (M1–M6)
London Fringe rates apply to eligible schools around the capital. Use this section for searches like “fringe teacher salary” and “M6 fringe salary”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £33,075 | £34,398 | +£1,323 (4%) |
| M2 | £34,974 | £36,373 | +£1,399 (4%) |
| M3 | £37,141 | £38,627 | +£1,486 (4%) |
| M4 | £39,495 | £41,075 | +£1,580 (4%) |
| M5 | £41,870 | £43,545 | +£1,675 (4%) |
| M6 | £45,037 | £46,839 | +£1,802 (4%) |
4. Outer London (M1–M6)
Outer London rates cover eligible schools in Outer London boroughs. This section is designed to rank for searches like “Outer London M3 salary”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £36,413 | £37,870 | +£1,457 (4%) |
| M2 | £38,318 | £39,851 | +£1,533 (4%) |
| M3 | £40,322 | £41,935 | +£1,613 (4%) |
| M4 | £42,430 | £44,128 | +£1,698 (4%) |
| M5 | £45,000 | £46,800 | +£1,800 (4%) |
| M6 | £48,532 | £50,474 | +£1,942 (4%) |
5. Inner London (M1–M6)
Inner London rates apply to eligible schools in Inner London boroughs. Use this section for searches like “Inner London M6 salary”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £38,766 | £40,317 | +£1,551 (4%) |
| M2 | £40,609 | £42,234 | +£1,625 (4%) |
| M3 | £42,536 | £44,238 | +£1,702 (4%) |
| M4 | £44,556 | £46,339 | +£1,783 (4%) |
| M5 | £47,069 | £48,952 | +£1,883 (4%) |
| M6 | £50,288 | £52,300 | +£2,012 (4%) |
6. Jump to each pay point (M1–M6)
Use the quick links below if you are searching for a specific point like “M3 teacher salary”. Each point lists 2025/26 salaries by area.
M1 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £32,916
- London Fringe: £34,398
- Outer London: £37,870
- Inner London: £40,317
M2 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £34,823
- London Fringe: £36,373
- Outer London: £39,851
- Inner London: £42,234
M3 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £37,101
- London Fringe: £38,627
- Outer London: £41,935
- Inner London: £44,238
M4 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £39,556
- London Fringe: £41,075
- Outer London: £44,128
- Inner London: £46,339
M5 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £42,057
- London Fringe: £43,545
- Outer London: £46,800
- Inner London: £48,952
M6 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £45,352
- London Fringe: £46,839
- Outer London: £50,474
- Inner London: £52,300
Estimate your teacher take-home pay
Your gross salary is only part of budgeting. Take-home depends on tax, National Insurance, pension and any salary sacrifice.
7. FAQs
What is M1 teacher salary?
In 2025/26, M1 is £32,916 in England excluding London and Fringe. London rates are higher: £34,398 (London Fringe), £37,870 (Outer London), and £40,317 (Inner London).
What is M6 teacher salary?
In 2025/26, M6 is £45,352 in England excluding London and Fringe. London rates are £46,839 (London Fringe), £50,474 (Outer London), and £52,300 (Inner London).
How long to move from M1 to M6?
Many teachers move up one point each year with successful performance and appraisal outcomes, so M1 to M6 can often take around 5 years. Progression is not automatic and depends on the school’s pay policy and performance review outcomes.
Can Google rank this page for “M3 teacher salary” and “M6 fringe salary”?
Yes. This page includes point-level anchors (M1–M6) and location anchors (#inner-london, #outer-london, #london-fringe), so it can match long-tail queries on one URL.