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Head of Department Salary in Dundee

How much does a head of department earn in Dundee?

Average base salary in Dundee

£48,410 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,420 per year£48,410 per year£58,280 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Dundee is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Dundee

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Dumbarton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dumfries£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dumfries and Galloway£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dundonald£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dunfermline£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dungannon£48,925 per yearView jobs
Dundee This location£48,410 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Dundee

How much does a head of department earn in Dundee?

The average salary for a head of department in Dundee is £48,410 per year, typically ranging from £40,420 per year to £58,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Dundee 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.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Dundee?

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

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

Head of Departments in Dundee 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 Dundee and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Dundee it's £48,410 per year — a discount of £3,090 per year versus the UK average.

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