How Much Does a Special Education Teacher Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Education Teacher in the United Kingdom is £39,735, with an hourly rate of £19, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £31,830 to £46,510, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH £31,830

50TH(Median) £39,735

75TH £46,510

Special Education Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary	£31,830	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary	£39,735	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Special Education Teacher Salary	£46,510	United Kingdom	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Special Education Teacher Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

£31,830

Average £39,735/year

£46,510

£2,653

Average £3,311/month

£3,876

£612

Average £764/week

£894

£15

Average £19/hour

£22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	£46,510	£3,876	£894	£22
Average	£39,735	£3,311	£764	£19
25th Percentile	£31,830	£2,653	£612	£15

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Special Education Teacher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Special Education Teacher is about £39,735 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £19, a monthly salary of about £3,311, and a weekly pay of around £764. Click the switch button below to see more details about Special Education Teacher hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Special Education Teachers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Special Education Teacher's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £33,954 - £38,555, while Intermediate make £34,544 - £39,145, Senior earn £37,375 - £41,454, Specialist earn £39,735 - £43,578, Expert can reach £40,241 - £44,184 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Special Education Teacher	£37,139
Intermediate Level Special Education Teacher	£37,729
Senior Level Special Education Teacher	£40,241
Specialist Level Special Education Teacher	£42,263
Expert Level Special Education Teacher	£42,769

Entry Level	7%
Intermediate Level	5%
Senior Level	1%
Specialist Level	6%
Expert Level	8%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Special Education Teacher?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Special Education Teacher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £42,914 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £40,030, and Manchester pays around £38,088 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Education Facilitator or Special Education Teacher?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Education Facilitator makes less than a Special Education Teacher. A Education Facilitator earns an average annual salary of £22,596. And a Special Education Teacher earns an average annual salary of £39,735.

Job Title	Salary Range in GBP
Education Facilitator	£16,924 £27,705
Daycare Teacher	£20,302 £27,098
Secondary School Teacher	£24,952 £39,984

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