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Head of Department Salary in Northern Ireland

How much does a head of department earn in Northern Ireland?

Average base salary in Northern Ireland

£48,410 per year

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

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Northern Ireland

Compare average head of department pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Northallerton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Northampton£48,925 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£48,925 per yearView jobs
Northumberland£48,925 per yearView jobs
Northwich£48,925 per yearView jobs
Norwich£48,925 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland This location£48,410 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Northern Ireland

How much does a head of department earn in Northern Ireland?

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

Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland?

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

How can a head of department in Northern Ireland increase their salary?

Head of Departments in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland and nationally?

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

Head of Department jobs in Northern Ireland

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