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Head of Department Salary in Merton

How much does a head of department earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£56,650 per year

per year in Merton · MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£47,300 per year£56,650 per year£68,200 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Merton

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Merton This location£56,650 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£48,925 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£48,925 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£48,925 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£48,925 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£48,925 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Merton

How much does a head of department earn in Merton?

The average salary for a head of department in Merton is £56,650 per year, typically ranging from £47,300 per year to £68,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for head of departments?

Merton pays head of departments around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b.

Which schools and agencies hire head of departments in Merton?

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

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

Head of Departments in Merton typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR2a–TLR1b, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of department pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Merton it's £56,650 per year — a premium of £5,150 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Department jobs in Merton

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