Salary guide · England
How much does a director of education earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£87,400 per year
per year in England · Trust/LA-set
Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average director of education pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a director of education in England is £87,400 per year, typically ranging from £71,250 per year to £109,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for director of educations. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Director of Educations in England typically increase pay by moving up Trust/LA-set, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In England it's £87,400 per year — a discount of £4,600 per year versus the UK average.
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