Is director of education pay in City of London higher than the UK average?

Yes — director of education pay in City of London runs about 18% above the UK average, largely because of London-area weighting on Trust/LA-set.

Which nearby cities pay director of educations more than City of London?

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

Salary guide · City of London

Director of Education Salary in City of London

How much does a director of education earn in City of London?

Average base salary in City of London

£108,560 per year

per year in City of London · Trust/LA-set

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile

£88,500 per year£108,560 per year£135,700 per year

Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near City of London

Compare average director of education pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.

City	Average director of education salary	Jobs
City of London This location	£108,560 per year	View jobs
Chorley	£87,400 per year	View jobs
Christchurch	£87,400 per year	View jobs
Cirencester	£87,400 per year	View jobs
Clackmannanshire	£87,400 per year	View jobs
Clacton-on-Sea	£87,400 per year	View jobs
Clevedon	£87,400 per year	View jobs

How much do similar professions to Director of Education get paid in City of London?

Assistant Head of Sixth Form in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Head of Year in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Headteacher in City of London

Average

£65,490 per year

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Assistant Principal in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Associate Assistant Headteacher in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Associate Headteacher in City of London

Average

£92,630 per year

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Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in City of London

How much does a director of education earn in City of London?

The average salary for a director of education in City of London is £108,560 per year, typically ranging from £88,500 per year to £135,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is City of London a well-paid area for director of educations?

City of London pays director of educations around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on Trust/LA-set.

Which schools and agencies hire director of educations in City of London?

Live director of education openings in City of London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a director of education in City of London increase their salary?

Director of Educations in City of London typically increase pay by moving up Trust/LA-set, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between director of education pay in City of London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In City of London it's £108,560 per year — a premium of £16,560 per year versus the UK average.

Director of Education jobs in City of London

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