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Head of Department Salary in Birmingham

How much does a head of department earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£50,470 per year

per year in Birmingham · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£42,140 per year£50,470 per year£60,760 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Birmingham

Compare average head of department pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Birmingham This location£50,470 per yearView jobs
Leicester£49,440 per yearView jobs
Nottingham£49,440 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Coventry£48,925 per yearView jobs
Walsall£48,925 per yearView jobs
Solihull£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Birmingham

How much does a head of department earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a head of department in Birmingham is £50,470 per year, typically ranging from £42,140 per year to £60,760 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for head of departments?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Birmingham?

Live head of department openings in Birmingham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a head of department in Birmingham increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Birmingham 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.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £50,470 per year — a discount of £1,030 per year versus the UK average.

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