Salary guide · England
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£59,375 per year
per year in England · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in England is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Deputy Headteachers in England 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 England it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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