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Headteacher Salary in Buckinghamshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Buckinghamshire?

Average base salary in Buckinghamshire

£81,640 per year

per year in Buckinghamshire · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£60,320 per year£81,640 per year£121,680 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 Buckinghamshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Buckinghamshire

Compare average headteacher pay in Buckinghamshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Buckinghamshire This location£81,640 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£74,575 per yearView jobs
Broughty Ferry£74,575 per yearView jobs
Buckingham£74,575 per yearView jobs
Builth Wells£74,575 per yearView jobs
Burnley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Buckinghamshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Buckinghamshire?

The average salary for a headteacher in Buckinghamshire is £81,640 per year, typically ranging from £60,320 per year to £121,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Buckinghamshire a well-paid area for headteachers?

Buckinghamshire pays headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Buckinghamshire?

Live headteacher openings in Buckinghamshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Buckinghamshire increase their salary?

Headteachers in Buckinghamshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Buckinghamshire it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

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