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Headmistress Salary in Merton

How much does a headmistress earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£31,350 per year

per year in Merton · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£24,200 per year£31,350 per year£39,600 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headmistresss near Merton

Compare average headmistress pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headmistress salaryJobs
Merton This location£31,350 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£27,075 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£27,075 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£27,075 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£27,075 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headmistress pay in Merton

How much does a headmistress earn in Merton?

The average salary for a headmistress in Merton is £31,350 per year, typically ranging from £24,200 per year to £39,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for headmistresss?

Merton pays headmistresss around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on School or trust-set scale.

Which schools and agencies hire headmistresss in Merton?

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

How can a headmistress in Merton increase their salary?

Headmistresss in Merton 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 Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Merton it's £31,350 per year — a premium of £2,850 per year versus the UK average.

Headmistress jobs in Merton

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