Salary guide · Birkenhead
How much does a headteacher earn in Birkenhead?
Average base salary in Birkenhead
£74,575 per year
per year in Birkenhead · 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 Birkenhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Birkenhead and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Birmingham | £76,930 per year | View jobs |
| Birkenhead This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bicester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Billericay | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop Auckland | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bishop's Stortford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Birkenhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BirkenheadAssistant Head of Year in Birkenhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BirkenheadAssistant Headteacher in Birkenhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BirkenheadThe average salary for a headteacher in Birkenhead is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Birkenhead 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 Birkenhead it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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