Skip to main content

Salary guide · Canterbury

Headmaster Salary in Canterbury

How much does a headmaster earn in Canterbury?

Average base salary in Canterbury

£27,075 per year

per year in Canterbury · School or trust-set scale

See Headmaster jobs in Canterbury
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£20,900 per year£27,075 per year£34,200 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 Canterbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headmasters near Canterbury

Compare average headmaster pay in Canterbury and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmaster salaryJobs
Camden£33,630 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£28,215 per yearView jobs
Canterbury This location£27,075 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cannock£27,075 per yearView jobs
Cardigan£27,075 per yearView jobs
Carlisle£27,075 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headmaster get paid in Canterbury?

Frequently asked questions about headmaster pay in Canterbury

How much does a headmaster earn in Canterbury?

The average salary for a headmaster in Canterbury is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Canterbury a well-paid area for headmasters?

Canterbury tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headmasters. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire headmasters in Canterbury?

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

How can a headmaster in Canterbury increase their salary?

Headmasters in Canterbury typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

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

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Canterbury it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.

Headmaster jobs in Canterbury

Live headmaster vacancies in Canterbury from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Headmaster jobs in Canterbury

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.