SOC 2319 Teaching 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.

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 expertise Communication and presentation Classroom management Assessment and feedback Adaptability

Common industries

Primary education
Secondary education
Further education
Higher education
Special educational needs

Data coverage

SOC code 2319

Data source ONS ASHE

Years available 2015–2025

Estimated jobs 45,000

Median Salary

N/A

Mean Salary

£19,495

Jobs (000s)

45k

Data Years

11 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £5,424P75: £30,387

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

Salary Trend (2015-2025)

Adjust for inflation

Nominal growth: +11.2%Real growth: -13.5%

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?

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).