About Leadership L10
A mid-range leadership point, typical of deputy heads and heads of smaller schools.
These are England & Wales rates outside London. Inner London, Outer London and the London Fringe have higher pay scales — see the full teacher pay scale for the regional rates.
All Teacher Pay Points 2026/27
Every classroom and common leadership pay point for the rest of England and Wales (outside London), with the gross salary and monthly take-home after income tax and National Insurance:
| Scale Point | Gross Salary | Take Home/Month |
|---|---|---|
| M1 (Main Scale 1) | £34,068 | £2,337 |
| M2 (Main Scale 2) | £36,042 | £2,456 |
| M3 (Main Scale 3) | £38,400 | £2,597 |
| M4 (Main Scale 4) | £40,940 | £2,750 |
| M5 (Main Scale 5) | £43,529 | £2,905 |
| M6 (Main Scale 6) | £46,939 | £3,110 |
| UPS1 (Upper Pay Scale 1) | £49,134 | £3,241 |
| UPS2 (Upper Pay Scale 2) | £50,955 | £3,343 |
| UPS3 (Upper Pay Scale 3) | £52,835 | £3,433 |
| Leadership L1 | £53,585 | £3,470 |
| Leadership L10 | £66,955 | £4,116 |
| Leadership L20 | £85,547 | £5,015 |
| Leadership L30 | £109,291 | £6,007 |
Teachers’ Pension
Teachers contribute 7.4% to 12% of salary to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, on a tiered scale. This reduces take-home pay but funds one of the best defined-benefit pensions available, with the employer adding 28.68% on top.
Teacher Pay: Leadership L10
Leadership L10 is mid-range leadership pay, typically deputy head teachers or head teachers of smaller schools. At this level part of the salary is taxed at the 40% higher rate, and the 28.68% employer pension contribution is worth a substantial amount on top.
Leadership L10 With Pension Deductions
Most teachers are automatically enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). At £66,955, Leadership L10 falls in the 10.5% contribution tier. Here is the take-home after income tax, National Insurance and pension:
| Deduction | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | £66,955 | £5,580 |
| Income tax | -£14,214 | -£1,184 |
| National Insurance | -£3,350 | -£279 |
| TPS pension (10.5%) | -£7,030 | -£586 |
| Take home after pension | £42,361 | £3,530 |
While the pension reduces monthly pay, the employer contributes an extra 28.68% (£19,203/year), making the TPS one of the most valuable workplace pensions in the UK. See how other teaching salaries compare after pension deductions.
Career Progression: M1 to UPS3
The classroom pay ladder below runs from NQT (M1) to the top of the upper pay scale (UPS3). Leadership pay continues above this:
| Stage | Scale Point | Salary | Take Home/Month | Typical Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NQT | M1 | £34,068 | £2,337 | Year 1 |
| Early career | M2 | £36,042 | £2,456 | Year 2 |
| Developing | M3 | £38,400 | £2,597 | Year 3 |
| Established | M4 | £40,940 | £2,750 | Year 4 |
| Experienced | M5 | £43,529 | £2,905 | Year 5 |
| Top of main scale | M6 | £46,939 | £3,110 | Year 6 |
| Senior practitioner | UPS1 | £49,134 | £3,241 | Year 7+ |
| Advanced | UPS2 | £50,955 | £3,343 | Year 9+ |
| Top of UPS | UPS3 | £52,835 | £3,433 | Year 11+ |
Leadership pay runs from L1 at £53,585 up to L43 at £143,796 (outside London). Leadership L10 sits at £66,955, taking home £4,116 a month after tax and National Insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the take home pay for a Leadership L10 teacher?
Leadership L10 teacher salary is £66,955 (England & Wales, outside London) under the confirmed 2026/27 award (STRB 3.5%), effective 1 September 2026. After income tax and National Insurance, take home is £49,391/year or £4,116/month.
Who is paid on Leadership L10?
Leadership L10 is mid-range leadership pay, typically deputy head teachers or head teachers of smaller schools. Part of the salary is taxed at the 40% higher rate.
How much is Leadership L10 teacher pay after pension?
On the Leadership L10 salary of £66,955, the Teachers' Pension contribution is 10.5% — about £7,030/year or £586/month. After tax, National Insurance and pension, take home is roughly £3,530/month (£42,361/year). On top of that, the employer contributes 28.68% (£19,203/year) to your pension.
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