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Salary guide · Greater London

Headmistress Salary in Greater London

How much does a headmistress earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£32,775 per year

per year in Greater London · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£25,300 per year£32,775 per year£41,400 per year

Headmistress salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical headmistress pay across the UK. Headmistress pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headmistresss near Greater London

Compare average headmistress pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmistress salaryJobs
Greater London This location£32,775 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£31,350 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£28,215 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£27,075 per yearView jobs
Grays£27,075 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£27,075 per yearView jobs
Greenock£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmistress pay in Greater London

How much does a headmistress earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a headmistress in Greater London is £32,775 per year, typically ranging from £25,300 per year to £41,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for headmistresss?

Greater London pays headmistresss around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire headmistresss in Greater London?

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

How can a headmistress in Greater London increase their salary?

Headmistresss in Greater London 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 headmistress pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Greater London it's £32,775 per year — a premium of £4,275 per year versus the UK average.

Headmistress jobs in Greater London

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