About Point 2
The third year of teaching on the standard one-point-per-year climb up the main grade scale.
These are the national SNCT rates — one scale for the whole of Scotland, with no London-style area weighting. See the full Scottish scale for chartered, principal teacher and leadership rates.
All Scotland Teacher Pay Points 2026/27
Every SNCT main grade point from 1 August 2026, with monthly take-home after Scottish income tax and National Insurance:
| Scale Point | Gross Salary | Take Home/Month |
|---|---|---|
| Point 0 (Probationer) | £36,159 | £2,461 |
| Point 1 | £43,383 | £2,888 |
| Point 2 | £45,843 | £2,995 |
| Point 3 | £48,504 | £3,106 |
| Point 4 | £51,582 | £3,241 |
| Point 5 | £54,453 | £3,375 |
| Chartered teacher spine (1–6) | £56,142–£66,759 | £3,454–£3,949 |
| Principal teacher (1–8) | £59,367–£76,617 | £3,604–£4,405 |
| Depute / head teacher (1–19) | £67,332–£124,365 | £3,976–£6,057 |
How Scottish Tax Is Worked Out at £45,843
Scottish teachers pay Scottish income tax (S-prefix tax code) — six bands with different rates from the rest of the UK — plus UK-wide National Insurance:
| Band | Amount taxed | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Starter rate (19%) | £3,967 | £754 |
| Basic rate (20%) | £12,989 | £2,598 |
| Intermediate rate (21%) | £14,136 | £2,969 |
| Higher rate (42%) | £2,181 | £916 |
| National Insurance (UK-wide) | £33,273 | £2,662 |
| Take home | £35,945 | |
Figures are before pension. Scottish teachers are in the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (SPPA) — a separate scheme from the England & Wales TPS with tiered member contributions; subtract your tier from gross for the amount that reaches your bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the take home pay for a point 2 teacher in Scotland?
Point 2 on the SNCT main grade scale pays £45,843 from 1 August 2026. After Scottish income tax and National Insurance, take home is £35,945/year or £2,995/month, before pension.
How does this point move up the scale?
Progression on the Scottish main grade scale is one point per year. One more annual increment reaches point 3 (£48,504).
Is this the same as the England teacher pay scale?
No. Scotland pays on the SNCT scale, not England's STRB scale: different points, different values, no upper pay scale, and Scottish income tax. The full Scottish tables are on the Scotland teacher pay scales page.
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