Salary guide · Chester
How much does a head of music earn in Chester?
Average base salary in Chester
£47,500 per year
per year in Chester · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable
Head of Music salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Music pay in Chester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of music pay in Chester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of music salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chester This location | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £47,500 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of music in Chester is £47,500 per year, typically ranging from £38,950 per year to £57,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for head of musics. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live head of music openings in Chester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Head of Musics in Chester typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Chester it's £47,500 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of music vacancies in Chester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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