Salary guide · London
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£63,825 per year
per year in London · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £63,825 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £58,275 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant headteacher in London is £63,825 per year, typically ranging from £54,050 per year to £78,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays assistant headteachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L1–L18.
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Assistant Headteachers in London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In London it's £63,825 per year — a premium of £8,325 per year versus the UK average.
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