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Head of Department Salary in Inverness

How much does a head of department earn in Inverness?

Average base salary in Inverness

£48,410 per year

per year in Inverness · 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 Inverness is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Inverness

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Inner London£60,770 per yearView jobs
Ilkley£48,925 per yearView jobs
Inverclyde£48,925 per yearView jobs
Inverurie£48,925 per yearView jobs
Ipswich£48,925 per yearView jobs
Irvine£48,925 per yearView jobs
Inverness This location£48,410 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Inverness

How much does a head of department earn in Inverness?

The average salary for a head of department in Inverness 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 Inverness a well-paid area for head of departments?

Inverness 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 Inverness?

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

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

Head of Departments in Inverness 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 Inverness and nationally?

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

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