Salary guide · Ballymena
How much does a headteacher earn in Ballymena?
Average base salary in Ballymena
£74,575 per year
per year in Ballymena · STPCD Leadership L6–L43
Leads a school, sets strategy and is accountable for standards, safeguarding and staff. Pay follows the Leadership Pay Range in the STPCD. Headteacher pay in Ballymena is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Ballymena and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bala | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ballycastle | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ballyclare | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ballymoney | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ballynahinch | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Banbridge | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BallymenaAssistant Head of Year in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BallymenaAssistant Headteacher in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BallymenaThe average salary for a headteacher in Ballymena is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ballymena tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Ballymena rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Ballymena typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Ballymena it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Ballymena from schools, trusts and agencies.
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