Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a headmaster earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£27,075 per year
per year in United Kingdom · School or trust-set scale
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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headmaster pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headmaster salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £27,075 per year | View jobs |
Access Arrangements Assessor in United Kingdom
Average
£27,075 per year
See access arrangements assessor jobs in United KingdomAccess Arrangements Coordinator in United Kingdom
Average
£47,500 per year
See access arrangements coordinator jobs in United KingdomAccounts Assistant in United Kingdom
Average
£27,075 per year
See accounts assistant jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a headmaster in United Kingdom is £27,075 per year, typically ranging from £20,900 per year to £34,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headmasters. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Headmasters in United Kingdom 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.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £27,075 per year — a discount of £1,425 per year versus the UK average.
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