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