Salary guide · Wales
How much does a head of science earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£47,000 per year
per year in Wales · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable
Head of Science salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Science pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average head of science pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a head of science in Wales is £47,000 per year, typically ranging from £38,540 per year to £57,340 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for head of sciences. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Head of Sciences in Wales 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 Wales it's £47,000 per year — a discount of £3,000 per year versus the UK average.
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