Salary guide · London
How much does a head of music earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£57,500 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of music pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of music salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £59,000 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £59,000 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £59,000 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £59,000 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £57,500 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £55,000 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £52,500 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of music in London is £57,500 per year, typically ranging from £47,150 per year to £70,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays head of musics around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable.
There are currently 1 live head of music opening in London on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Head of Musics in London typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In London it's £57,500 per year — a premium of £7,500 per year versus the UK average.
Live head of music vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Head of Music jobs in LondonLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.