Salary guide · Belfast
How much does a head of department earn in Belfast?
Average base salary in Belfast
£48,410 per year
per year in Belfast · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b
Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Belfast is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Belfast and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a head of department in Belfast is £48,410 per year, typically ranging from £40,420 per year to £58,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Belfast tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Head of Departments in Belfast typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Belfast it's £48,410 per year — a discount of £3,090 per year versus the UK average.
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