Updated for the 3.5% pay rise
Part-time teacher pay calculator
Choose your pay point and how many days you work. You’ll see your pro-rata salary and what actually lands in your bank each month.
Where do you teach?
London schools pay more. If you're not in or near London, choose the first one.
What's your pay point?
It's on your payslip or contract, for example M3 or U1. New teachers usually start on M1.
Do you work full time?
That's 60% of a full-time salary.
Are you paying back a student loan?
You take home
£1,419a month
from £1,703 a month before anything is taken off
Where your pay goes
- Your take-homeWhat lands in your bank account£1,419
- Teachers' PensionSaved for your retirement (7.4%), taken off before tax£126
- Income taxPaid on what you earn over £12,570 a year£106
- National InsuranceCounts towards your State Pension£52
Bonus you don't see: your employer also pays about £489 a month into your pension for you.
Using the pay scales from 1 September 2026 (the 3.5% rise). Part time: 3 days a week.
Part-time take-home at every pay point
Monthly take-home outside London, after the Teachers' Pension, income tax and National Insurance.
| Pay point | 3 days | 4 days | Full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | £1,419 | £1,794 | £2,169 |
| M2 | £1,484 | £1,881 | £2,278 |
| M3 | £1,562 | £1,985 | £2,369 |
| M4 | £1,646 | £2,097 | £2,507 |
| M5 | £1,731 | £2,211 | £2,647 |
| M6 | £1,844 | £2,324 | £2,831 |
| U1 | £1,917 | £2,419 | £2,917 |
| U2 | £1,977 | £2,497 | £3,018 |
| U3 | £2,039 | £2,579 | £3,128 |
Pay scales from 1 September 2026, tax code 1257L, 2026/27 tax rates, no student loan. In London? Choose your area in the calculator above.
What 0.4, 0.5, 0.6 and 0.8 mean
Your FTE (full-time equivalent) is the share of a full-time job you do. Your salary is your pay point's full-time salary multiplied by your FTE.
| FTE | Usually | Directed time a year |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2 days a week | up to 506 hours |
| 0.5 | 2.5 days a week | up to 633 hours |
| 0.6 | 3 days a week | up to 759 hours |
| 0.8 | 4 days a week | up to 1,012 hours |
Full time is up to 1,265 directed hours over 195 days a year. Some schools count your FTE in hours or sessions instead of days. Check your contract.
More on part-time pay
Read how FTE and pro-rata pay work, with worked examples, or see every teacher pay point for 2026/27.
Part-time pay questions
What does 0.8 mean for a teacher?
0.8 is your FTE (full-time equivalent): you work 80% of a full-time timetable, usually 4 days a week. You’re paid 80% of the full-time salary for your pay point. 0.6 is usually 3 days, and 0.5 is two and a half.
How many hours is 0.8 or 0.6 in teaching?
A full-time teacher can be directed for up to 1,265 hours over 195 days a year. Part-time teachers get the same pro rata: at 0.8 that’s up to 1,012 hours over 156 days, and at 0.6 up to 759 hours over 117 days. Your actual timetable is set by your school.
Why doesn’t my take-home drop as much as my salary?
On a lower salary, less of your pay is taxed and your Teachers’ Pension rate is often lower too. For example, M6 at 3 days a week is 60% of the salary but about 65% of the full-time take-home.
Do part-time teachers get PPA time?
Yes. Every teacher with timetabled teaching gets at least 10% of that time for planning, preparation and assessment (PPA), whether they’re full or part time.
Are TLRs and SEN allowances pro-rated?
Yes. Both are paid in proportion to your FTE, so a 0.6 teacher gets 60% of the full TLR or SEN allowance. You can add them in the calculator under “More options”.
Do I get paid in the holidays?
Yes. Your yearly salary is split into 12 equal monthly payments, so you’re paid the same every month, including August.