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Head of Department Salary in Bristol

How much does a head of department earn in Bristol?

Average base salary in Bristol

£51,500 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£43,000 per year£51,500 per year£62,000 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Bristol is adjusted by 1.00× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Bristol

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Bristol This location£51,500 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£50,985 per yearView jobs
Birmingham£50,470 per yearView jobs
Bath£48,925 per yearView jobs
Gloucester£48,925 per yearView jobs
Swindon£48,925 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Department get paid in Bristol?

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Bristol

How much does a head of department earn in Bristol?

The average salary for a head of department in Bristol is £51,500 per year, typically ranging from £43,000 per year to £62,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Bristol tracks the UK average closely for head of departments, with individual pay driven mainly by experience and setting.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Bristol?

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

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

Head of Departments in Bristol typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Bristol it's £51,500 per year — a match versus the UK average.

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