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Headmaster Salary in St Albans

How much does a headmaster earn in St Albans?

Average base salary in St Albans

£29,640 per year

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

Highest paying cities for headmasters near St Albans

Compare average headmaster pay in St Albans and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmaster salaryJobs
Southwark£33,630 per yearView jobs
St Albans This location£29,640 per yearView jobs
Southport£27,075 per yearView jobs
Spalding£27,075 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£27,075 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£27,075 per yearView jobs
St Austell£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmaster pay in St Albans

How much does a headmaster earn in St Albans?

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

St Albans 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 St Albans?

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

How can a headmaster in St Albans increase their salary?

Headmasters in St Albans 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 St Albans and nationally?

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

Headmaster jobs in St Albans

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