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Head of Music Salary in Gateshead

How much does a head of music earn in Gateshead?

Average base salary in Gateshead

£47,500 per year

per year in Gateshead · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£38,950 per year£47,500 per year£57,950 per year

Head of Music salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Music pay in Gateshead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of musics near Gateshead

Compare average head of music pay in Gateshead and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of music salaryJobs
Glasgow£49,500 per yearView jobs
Gateshead This location£47,500 per yearView jobs
Frome£47,500 per yearView jobs
Gainsborough£47,500 per yearView jobs
Galashiels£47,500 per yearView jobs
Gillingham£47,500 per yearView jobs
Girvan£47,500 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Music get paid in Gateshead?

Frequently asked questions about head of music pay in Gateshead

How much does a head of music earn in Gateshead?

The average salary for a head of music in Gateshead is £47,500 per year, typically ranging from £38,950 per year to £57,950 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Gateshead a well-paid area for head of musics?

Gateshead 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.

Which schools and agencies hire head of musics in Gateshead?

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

How can a head of music in Gateshead increase their salary?

Head of Musics in Gateshead 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.

What's the difference between head of music pay in Gateshead and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Gateshead it's £47,500 per year — a discount of £2,500 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Music jobs in Gateshead

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