If you are searching for “U1 teacher salary”, “Upper Pay Scale teacher salary”, or “Inner London U3 salary”, you usually want one page that clearly lists U1 to U3 across the London areas. This guide keeps everything on one URL, with quick anchor links for both location and pay points.
- Teachers hub: Teacher salary tools and guides
- All teacher pay band pages: Teacher pay bands
- Main Pay Range (M1–M6): Main Pay Range teacher salary
- Estimate take-home pay: Teacher Take-home pay calculator
- Convert salary to hourly: Teacher Salary to hourly calculator
- Convert hourly to salary: Teacher Hourly to salary calculator
- Convert monthly to hourly: Teacher Monthly to hourly calculator
Tip: for London area queries, jump to Inner London, Outer London or London Fringe.
On this page
1. Upper Pay Range salary table (U1–U3)
The Upper Pay Range (often called the Upper Pay Scale or UPS) runs from U1 to U3 for classroom teachers. 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 Upper Pay Range (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: U1 £47,472 → U3 £51,048
- London Fringe: U1 £48,913 → U3 £52,490
- Outer London: U1 £52,219 → U3 £56,154
- Inner London: U1 £57,632 → U3 £62,496
Want a quick answer for “U2 teacher salary” or “Inner London U3”? Use the point anchors in section 6.
2. England excluding London and Fringe (U1–U3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | £45,646 | £47,472 | +£1,826 (4%) |
| U2 | £47,338 | £49,232 | +£1,894 (4%) |
| U3 | £49,084 | £51,048 | +£1,964 (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 (U1–U3)
London Fringe rates apply to eligible schools around the capital. Use this section for searches like “London Fringe Upper Pay Scale” and “U1 fringe teacher salary”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | £47,031 | £48,913 | +£1,882 (4%) |
| U2 | £48,719 | £50,668 | +£1,949 (4%) |
| U3 | £50,471 | £52,490 | +£2,019 (4%) |
4. Outer London (U1–U3)
Outer London rates cover eligible schools in Outer London boroughs. This section is designed to rank for searches like “Outer London U2 salary”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | £50,210 | £52,219 | +£2,009 (4%) |
| U2 | £52,068 | £54,151 | +£2,083 (4%) |
| U3 | £53,994 | £56,154 | +£2,160 (4%) |
5. Inner London (U1–U3)
Inner London rates apply to eligible schools in Inner London boroughs. Use this section for searches like “Inner London U3 salary” and “Inner London upper pay scale”.
| Point | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| U1 | £55,415 | £57,632 | +£2,217 (4%) |
| U2 | £58,138 | £60,464 | +£2,326 (4%) |
| U3 | £60,092 | £62,496 | +£2,404 (4%) |
6. Jump to each pay point (U1–U3)
Use the quick links below if you are searching for a specific point like “U2 teacher salary”. Each point lists 2025/26 salaries by area.
U1 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £47,472
- London Fringe: £48,913
- Outer London: £52,219
- Inner London: £57,632
U2 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £49,232
- London Fringe: £50,668
- Outer London: £54,151
- Inner London: £60,464
U3 teacher salary (2025/26)
- England excluding London and Fringe: £51,048
- London Fringe: £52,490
- Outer London: £56,154
- Inner London: £62,496
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 U1 teacher salary?
In 2025/26, U1 is £47,472 in England excluding London and Fringe. London rates are higher: £48,913 (London Fringe), £52,219 (Outer London), and £57,632 (Inner London).
What is U3 teacher salary?
In 2025/26, U3 is £51,048 in England excluding London and Fringe. London rates are £52,490 (London Fringe), £56,154 (Outer London), and £62,496 (Inner London).
How do teachers move onto the Upper Pay Range?
In many schools, moving onto the Upper Pay Range requires an application and evidence that you meet the criteria in your school’s pay policy. This often involves demonstrating sustained performance and impact. The exact process varies by school.
Can Google rank this page for “Upper Pay Scale London” and “Inner London U3 salary”?
Yes. This page includes pay point anchors (U1–U3) and location anchors (#inner-london, #outer-london, #london-fringe), so it can match long-tail queries on one URL.