Salary guide · Croydon
How much does a headteacher earn in Croydon?
Average base salary in Croydon
£86,350 per year
per year in Croydon · 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 Croydon is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Croydon and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a headteacher in Croydon is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Croydon pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
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Headteachers in Croydon typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Croydon it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.
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