Salary guide · Wales
How much does an executive headteacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£89,300 per year
per year in Wales · STPCD Leadership L21–L43
Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average executive headteacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average executive headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £90,250 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £89,300 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an executive headteacher in Wales is £89,300 per year, typically ranging from £70,500 per year to £122,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for executive headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live executive headteacher openings in Wales rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Executive Headteachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £89,300 per year — a discount of £5,700 per year versus the UK average.
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