Salary guide · County Down
How much does a headteacher earn in County Down?
Average base salary in County Down
£73,790 per year
per year in County Down · 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 County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| County Down This location | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Antrim | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Armagh | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Fermanagh | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Londonderry | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| County Tyrone | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in County DownAssistant Head of Year in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in County DownAssistant Headteacher in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in County DownAssistant Principal in County Down
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in County DownThe average salary for a headteacher in County Down is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in County Down rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in County Down 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 County Down it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in County Down from schools, trusts and agencies.
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