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Head of Department Salary in Wakefield

How much does a head of department earn in Wakefield?

Average base salary in Wakefield

£48,925 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,850 per year£48,925 per year£58,900 per year

Leads a subject department. Paid on MPS/UPS plus a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility payment). Head of Department pay in Wakefield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near Wakefield

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

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
Wakefield This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£48,925 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£48,925 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wallasey£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wallingford£48,925 per yearView jobs
Wales£48,410 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in Wakefield

How much does a head of department earn in Wakefield?

The average salary for a head of department in Wakefield is £48,925 per year, typically ranging from £40,850 per year to £58,900 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

Wakefield tends to sit around 5% 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 Wakefield?

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

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

Head of Departments in Wakefield 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 Wakefield and nationally?

Nationally the average is £51,500 per year. In Wakefield it's £48,925 per year — a discount of £2,575 per year versus the UK average.

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