Salary guide · Wales
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£58,750 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy Headteacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average deputy headteacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average deputy headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £59,375 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £58,750 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a deputy headteacher in Wales is £58,750 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £77,080 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live deputy headteacher openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Deputy Headteachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £58,750 per year — a discount of £3,750 per year versus the UK average.
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