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