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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TRADES N.E.C.▲ 65% /10yrBUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS N.E.C.▲ 60% /10yrFINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS▲ 55% /10yrASSEMBLERS (VEHICLES AND METAL GOODS)▼ 1% /10yrHIGHER EDUCATION TEACHING PROFESSIONALS▲ 5% /10yrSOFTWARE ENGINEER£55,000▲ 38% /5yrCYBER SECURITY ANALYST£62,000▲ 35% /5yr
SOC 2319Teaching and other educational professionals

Teaching professionals n.e.c. Salary

Salary data from ONS ASHE. Some figures may be unavailable due to small sample sizes.

For teaching professionals n.e.c., £34,396 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -12% versus the national average. Experienced teaching professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £30,387.

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About this role

Teaching professionals n.e.c. plan, deliver and assess teaching to students, developing subject knowledge, skills and capabilities. They create learning environments, track student progress and contribute to curriculum development and departmental activities.

Key responsibilities

  • Planning and delivering lessons, lectures or seminars
  • Assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
  • Developing curriculum content and learning materials
  • Supporting student welfare and pastoral care
  • Engaging in continuing professional development and, in higher education, research

Qualifications and entry routes

School teaching requires a degree plus QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) via PGCE or equivalent. Higher education typically requires a PhD and research track record. FE teaching requires a Level 5 teaching qualification.

Career outlook

Ongoing recruitment challenges, particularly in STEM subjects, languages and special educational needs. Retention is a significant sector concern.

Key skills

Subject expertiseCommunication and presentationClassroom managementAssessment and feedbackAdaptability

Common industries

  • Primary education
  • Secondary education
  • Further education
  • Higher education
  • Special educational needs

Data coverage

SOC code2319
Data sourceONS ASHE
Years available2015–2025
Estimated jobs45,000
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Mean Salary
£19,495
Top 10% Earn
N/A
Jobs (000s)
45k
Data Years
11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P10: --P25: £5kMedian: --P75: £30kP90: --

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Nominal growth: +11.2%Real growth: -13.5%
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Teaching professionals n.e.c. salary: common questions

How much do teaching professionals n.e.c. earn in the UK?
Teaching professionals n.e.c. earn a median of £34,396 a year (ONS ASHE 2025). The middle half earn between £5,424 and £30,387.
Is £34,396 a good salary in the UK?
For teaching professionals n.e.c., £34,396 is the typical (median) pay. That is below the UK full-time median of £39,039 — -12% versus the national average. Experienced teaching professionals n.e.c. (top 25%) earn over £30,387.
What is the starting salary for teaching professionals n.e.c.?
Entry-level teaching professionals n.e.c. typically start near the lower end of the range. The bottom 25% earn up to £5,424, though this varies by employer and region.
Have teaching professionals n.e.c. salaries kept up with inflation?
Since 2015, median teaching professionals n.e.c. pay has risen from £26,106 to £34,396 — +32% in cash terms, or -5.0% after CPIH inflation. That is behind inflation over the period.

Figures: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, gross annual pay. UK full-time median £39,039 (2025).

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