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Headteacher Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£81,640 per year

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

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Cambridgeshire

Compare average headteacher pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

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

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a headteacher earn in Cambridgeshire?

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

Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire?

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

How can a headteacher in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Headteachers in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire and nationally?

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

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