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Director of Education Salary in United Kingdom

How much does a director of education earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£87,400 per year

per year in United Kingdom · Trust/LA-set

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£71,250 per year£87,400 per year£109,250 per year

Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near United Kingdom

Compare average director of education pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£87,400 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£87,400 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£87,400 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£87,400 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£87,400 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£87,400 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£87,400 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in United Kingdom

How much does a director of education earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for a director of education in United Kingdom is £87,400 per year, typically ranging from £71,250 per year to £109,250 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for director of educations?

United Kingdom 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.

Which schools and agencies hire director of educations in United Kingdom?

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

How can a director of education in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Director of Educations in United Kingdom 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.

What's the difference between director of education pay in United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In United Kingdom it's £87,400 per year — a discount of £4,600 per year versus the UK average.

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