Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average headteacher pay in Cambridge and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridge This location | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Cambridgeshire | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Caerphilly | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Callander | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Camberley | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cambuslang | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Cambridge
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CambridgeAssistant Head of Year in Cambridge
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CambridgeAssistant Headteacher in Cambridge
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in CambridgeThe 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.
Cambridge pays headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in Cambridge rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Cambridge 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 Cambridge it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
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