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Headmaster Salary in Reading

How much does a headmaster earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£29,640 per year

per year in Reading · 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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headmasters near Reading

Compare average headmaster pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmaster salaryJobs
Redbridge£31,350 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£29,640 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£27,075 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£27,075 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£27,075 per yearView jobs
Redcar£27,075 per yearView jobs
Redditch£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmaster pay in Reading

How much does a headmaster earn in Reading?

The average salary for a headmaster in Reading 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 Reading a well-paid area for headmasters?

Reading 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 Reading?

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

How can a headmaster in Reading increase their salary?

Headmasters in Reading 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 Reading and nationally?

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

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