Salary guide · Belfast
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Belfast?
Average base salary in Belfast
£52,170 per year
per year in Belfast · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in Belfast is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Assistant Headteachers in Belfast typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Belfast it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
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