Salary guide · Bristol
How much does a headteacher earn in Bristol?
Average base salary in Bristol
£78,500 per year
per year in Bristol · 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 Bristol is adjusted by 1.00× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Bristol and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a headteacher in Bristol is £78,500 per year, typically ranging from £58,000 per year to £117,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Bristol tracks the UK average closely for headteachers, with individual pay driven mainly by experience and setting.
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Headteachers in Bristol 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 Bristol it's £78,500 per year — a match versus the UK average.
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