Salary guide · Chesham
How much does a headteacher earn in Chesham?
Average base salary in Chesham
£74,575 per year
per year in Chesham · 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 Chesham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Chesham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chesham This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chelmsford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cheltenham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chepstow | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chesterfield | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Chesham is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chesham 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 Chesham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Chesham 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 Chesham it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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