Salary guide · Chorley
How much does a headteacher earn in Chorley?
Average base salary in Chorley
£74,575 per year
per year in Chorley · 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 Chorley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Chorley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Chipping Norton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Christchurch | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Chorley is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chorley tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Headteachers in Chorley 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 Chorley it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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