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Head of Department Salary in West Dunbartonshire

How much does a head of department earn in West Dunbartonshire?

Average base salary in West Dunbartonshire

£48,925 per year

per year in West Dunbartonshire · 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 West Dunbartonshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of departments near West Dunbartonshire

Compare average head of department pay in West Dunbartonshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of department salaryJobs
West Midlands£49,440 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£49,440 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire This location£48,925 per yearView jobs
Welshpool£48,925 per yearView jobs
Welwyn Garden City£48,925 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£48,925 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£48,925 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about head of department pay in West Dunbartonshire

How much does a head of department earn in West Dunbartonshire?

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

West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire?

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

How can a head of department in West Dunbartonshire increase their salary?

Head of Departments in West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire and nationally?

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

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