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Headteacher Salary in Cambridge

How much does a headteacher earn in Cambridge?

Average base salary in Cambridge

£81,640 per year

per year in Cambridge · 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 Cambridge is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Cambridge

Compare average headteacher pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Camden£92,630 per yearView jobs
Cambridge This location£81,640 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire£81,640 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly£74,575 per yearView jobs
Callander£74,575 per yearView jobs
Camberley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Cambridge

How much does a headteacher earn in Cambridge?

The average salary for a headteacher in Cambridge 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 Cambridge a well-paid area for headteachers?

Cambridge 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 Cambridge?

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

How can a headteacher in Cambridge increase their salary?

Headteachers in Cambridge 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 Cambridge and nationally?

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

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