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Head of Department Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a head of department earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£50,985 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£42,570 per year£50,985 per year£61,380 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Greater Manchester

Compare average head of department pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Greater London£59,225 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£56,650 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£50,985 per yearView jobs
Grays£48,925 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£48,925 per yearView jobs
Greenock£48,925 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£48,925 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a head of department earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a head of department in Greater Manchester is £50,985 per year, typically ranging from £42,570 per year to £61,380 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for head of departments?

Greater Manchester 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.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Greater Manchester?

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

How can a head of department in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £50,985 per year — a discount of £515 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Department jobs in Greater Manchester

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