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Headteacher Salary in Birmingham

How much does a headteacher earn in Birmingham?

Average base salary in Birmingham

£76,930 per year

per year in Birmingham · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£56,840 per year£76,930 per year£114,660 per year

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 Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.

Headteacher job openings in Birmingham

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Highest paying cities for headteachers near Birmingham

Compare average headteacher pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Birmingham This location£76,930 per yearView jobs
Leicester£75,360 per yearView jobs
Nottingham£75,360 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£74,575 per yearView jobs
Coventry£74,575 per yearView jobs
Walsall£74,575 per yearView jobs
Solihull£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Birmingham

How much does a headteacher earn in Birmingham?

The average salary for a headteacher in Birmingham is £76,930 per year, typically ranging from £56,840 per year to £114,660 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Birmingham a well-paid area for headteachers?

Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Birmingham?

There are currently 3 live headteacher openings in Birmingham on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a headteacher in Birmingham increase their salary?

Headteachers in Birmingham 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.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Birmingham and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Birmingham it's £76,930 per year — a discount of £1,570 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Birmingham

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