Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an executive headteacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£94,050 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD Leadership L21–L43
Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average executive headteacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an executive headteacher in Cardiff is £94,050 per year, typically ranging from £74,250 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for executive headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Executive Headteachers in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L21–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £95,000 per year. In Cardiff it's £94,050 per year — a discount of £950 per year versus the UK average.
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