Salary guide · Merton
How much does a head of school earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£86,350 per year
per year in Merton · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Head of School pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Head of School pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average head of school pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average head of school salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a head of school in Merton is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays head of schools around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.
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Head of Schools in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Merton it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.
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