Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a head of department earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£50,985 per year
per year in Cardiff · 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 Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a head of department in Cardiff is £50,985 per year, typically ranging from £42,570 per year to £61,380 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £50,985 per year — a discount of £515 per year versus the UK average.
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