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Head of Department Salary in High Wycombe

How much does a head of department earn in High Wycombe?

Average base salary in High Wycombe

£48,925 per year

per year in High Wycombe · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,850 per year£48,925 per year£58,900 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in High Wycombe is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near High Wycombe

Compare average head of department pay in High Wycombe and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Hillingdon£56,650 per yearView jobs
Hertfordshire£53,560 per yearView jobs
High Wycombe This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Hertford£48,925 per yearView jobs
Hexham£48,925 per yearView jobs
Hinckley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Highland£48,410 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in High Wycombe

How much does a head of department earn in High Wycombe?

The average salary for a head of department in High Wycombe is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is High Wycombe a well-paid area for head of departments?

High Wycombe tends to sit around 5% 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 High Wycombe?

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

How can a head of department in High Wycombe increase their salary?

Head of Departments in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In High Wycombe it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.

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