Salary guide · Burnley
How much does a headteacher earn in Burnley?
Average base salary in Burnley
£74,575 per year
per year in Burnley · 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 Burnley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Burnley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Burnley This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Buckingham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Builth Wells | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Burton upon Trent | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bury | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Bury St Edmunds | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Burnley is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Burnley 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 Burnley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Burnley 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 Burnley it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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