Is careers leader pay in Inner London higher than the UK average?

Yes — careers leader pay in Inner London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which nearby cities pay careers leaders more than Inner London?

Use the "Highest paying cities near Inner London" list to compare — nearby markets often shift pay by a few thousand pounds up or down for the same role.

Salary guide · Inner London

Careers Leader Salary in Inner London

How much does a careers leader earn in Inner London?

Average base salary in Inner London

£33,630 per year

per year in Inner London · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£25,960 per year£33,630 per year£42,480 per year

Careers Leader salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical careers leader pay across the UK. Careers Leader pay in Inner London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for careers leaders near Inner London

Compare average careers leader pay in Inner London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average careers leader salary	Jobs
Inner London This location	£33,630 per year	View jobs
Outer London	£31,350 per year	View jobs
London Fringe	£29,925 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Careers Leader get paid in Inner London?

Academy Trustee in Inner London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Assessor in Inner London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Access Arrangements Coordinator in Inner London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Accounts Assistant in Inner London

Average

£33,630 per year

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Activities Coordinator in Inner London

Average

£59,000 per year

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Admin Assistant in Inner London

Average

£32,450 per year

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Frequently asked questions about careers leader pay in Inner London

How much does a careers leader earn in Inner London?

The average salary for a careers leader in Inner London is £33,630 per year, typically ranging from £25,960 per year to £42,480 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Inner London a well-paid area for careers leaders?

Inner London pays careers leaders around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire careers leaders in Inner London?

Live careers leader openings in Inner London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a careers leader in Inner London increase their salary?

Careers Leaders in Inner London typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between careers leader pay in Inner London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Inner London it's £33,630 per year — a premium of £5,130 per year versus the UK average.

Careers Leader jobs in Inner London

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