Salary guide · Chester
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£59,375 per year
per year in Chester · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Chester is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Chester typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L27, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Chester it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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