Salary guide · Carrickfergus
How much does a headteacher earn in Carrickfergus?
Average base salary in Carrickfergus
£74,575 per year
per year in Carrickfergus · 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 Carrickfergus is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Carrickfergus and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Carlisle | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Carluke | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Carmarthen | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Castlederg | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Castleford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Castlereagh | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Carrickfergus
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CarrickfergusAssistant Head of Year in Carrickfergus
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CarrickfergusAssistant Headteacher in Carrickfergus
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in CarrickfergusAssistant Principal in Carrickfergus
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in CarrickfergusThe average salary for a headteacher in Carrickfergus is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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