Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a headteacher earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£77,715 per year
per year in Cardiff · 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 Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a headteacher in Cardiff is £77,715 per year, typically ranging from £57,420 per year to £115,830 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Cardiff rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Cardiff 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 Cardiff it's £77,715 per year — a discount of £785 per year versus the UK average.
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