Primary education teaching professionals Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Based on approximately 60,000 employees
Median
£46,885
Mean
£42,070
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £46,885 |
| Mean | £42,070 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£3,907£46,885
−Income tax
£643£7,720
−National Insurance
£229£2,745
=Take-home pay
£3,035£36,420
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£46,885
Male
£50,224
Female
£44,350
Mean annual pay
All employees
£42,070
Male
£49,317
Female
£40,466
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £46,885 | £50,224 | £44,350 |
| Mean | £42,070 | £49,317 | £40,466 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£47,827
Part-time (median)
£25,457
Full-time (mean)
£47,514
Part-time (mean)
£24,256
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £47,827 | £25,457 |
| Mean | £47,514 | £24,256 |
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