Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£52,725 per year
per year in Merseyside · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant headteacher pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £61,050 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MerseysideAssistant Head of Year in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MerseysideAssociate Assistant Headteacher in Merseyside
Average
£74,575 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Merseyside is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live assistant headteacher openings in Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Assistant Headteachers in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
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