Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£59,375 per year
per year in Merseyside · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £68,750 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Merseyside is £59,375 per year, typically ranging from £49,400 per year to £77,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside 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 Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £59,375 per year — a discount of £3,125 per year versus the UK average.
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