Salary guide · Brighton
How much does a headteacher earn in Brighton?
Average base salary in Brighton
£81,640 per year
per year in Brighton · 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 Brighton is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Brighton and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Brighton
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BrightonAssistant Head of Year in Brighton
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BrightonThe average salary for a headteacher in Brighton is £81,640 per year, typically ranging from £60,320 per year to £121,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Brighton pays headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
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Headteachers in Brighton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Brighton it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
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