Salary guide · Leeds
How much does a head of department earn in Leeds?
Average base salary in Leeds
£49,440 per year
per year in Leeds · 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 Leeds is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of department pay in Leeds and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a head of department in Leeds is £49,440 per year, typically ranging from £41,280 per year to £59,520 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leeds tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for head of departments. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Head of Departments in Leeds 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.
Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Leeds it's £49,440 per year — a discount of £2,060 per year versus the UK average.
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