Salary guide · Inner London
How much does a head of department earn in Inner London?
Average base salary in Inner London
£60,770 per year
per year in Inner London · 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 Inner London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of department pay in Inner London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of department salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London This location | £60,770 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £56,650 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £54,075 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of department in Inner London is £60,770 per year, typically ranging from £50,740 per year to £73,160 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Inner London pays head of departments around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.
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Head of Departments in Inner London typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Inner London it's £60,770 per year — a premium of £9,270 per year versus the UK average.
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