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Teacher Take-Home Pay Calculator 2026/27

Calculate your monthly net income for the M1–U3 pay scale. September 2026 rates are currently in draft/proposed phase.

Draft/Proposed September 2026 Rates: These figures are based on draft STPCD proposals and remain subject to final confirmation. Check official status.

Rest of England M1 Results

£2,169.40Monthly Take-Home
Annual Gross£34,069.00
Pension (7.4%)£210.09/mo
Income Tax£316.30/mo
National Insurance£143.29/mo

Teacher Pay Scales (Draft/Proposed Sept 2026)

PointRest of EnglandFringeOuter LondonInner London
M1£34,069.00£35,602.00£39,196.00£41,729.00
M2£36,042.00£37,647.00£41,246.00£43,713.00
M3£38,400.00£39,979.00£43,403.00£45,787.00
M4£40,941.00£42,513.00£45,673.00£47,961.00
M5£43,529.00£45,070.00£48,438.00£50,666.00
M6£46,940.00£48,479.00£52,241.00£54,131.00
U1£49,134.00£50,625.00£54,047.00£59,650.00
U2£50,956.00£52,442.00£56,047.00£62,581.00
U3£52,835.00£54,328.00£58,120.00£64,684.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Assumptions and limitations

  • Draft/Proposed England STPCD rates for September 2026, subject to final confirmation. Academies and free schools may set their own scales.
  • Take-home uses 2026/27 tax rules for the whole tax year.
  • Excludes TLR, SEN or other allowances.
  • Sources: GOV.UK STPCD, Teachers' Pensions.