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Head of Science Salary in Reading

How much does a head of science earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£52,000 per year

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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£42,640 per year£52,000 per year£63,440 per year

Head of Science salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Science pay in Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for head of sciences near Reading

Compare average head of science pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of science salaryJobs
Redbridge£55,000 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£52,000 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£47,500 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£47,500 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£47,500 per yearView jobs
Redcar£47,500 per yearView jobs
Redditch£47,500 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Science get paid in Reading?

Frequently asked questions about head of science pay in Reading

How much does a head of science earn in Reading?

The average salary for a head of science in Reading is £52,000 per year, typically ranging from £42,640 per year to £63,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for head of sciences?

Reading pays head of sciences around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable.

Which schools and agencies hire head of sciences in Reading?

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

How can a head of science in Reading increase their salary?

Head of Sciences in Reading typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between head of science pay in Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Reading it's £52,000 per year — a premium of £2,000 per year versus the UK average.

Head of Science jobs in Reading

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