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Headmaster Salary in Brighton and Hove

How much does a headmaster earn in Brighton and Hove?

Average base salary in Brighton and Hove

£29,640 per year

per year in Brighton and Hove · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£22,880 per year£29,640 per year£37,440 per year

Headmaster salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical headmaster pay across the UK. Headmaster pay in Brighton and Hove is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headmasters near Brighton and Hove

Compare average headmaster pay in Brighton and Hove and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmaster salaryJobs
Bromley£31,350 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove This location£29,640 per yearView jobs
Brighton£29,640 per yearView jobs
Bristol£28,500 per yearView jobs
Bridport£27,075 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£27,075 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmaster pay in Brighton and Hove

How much does a headmaster earn in Brighton and Hove?

The average salary for a headmaster in Brighton and Hove is £29,640 per year, typically ranging from £22,880 per year to £37,440 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton and Hove a well-paid area for headmasters?

Brighton and Hove pays headmasters around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire headmasters in Brighton and Hove?

Live headmaster openings in Brighton and Hove rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headmaster in Brighton and Hove increase their salary?

Headmasters in Brighton and Hove typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between headmaster pay in Brighton and Hove and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Brighton and Hove it's £29,640 per year — a premium of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

Headmaster jobs in Brighton and Hove

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