Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does a headteacher earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£77,715 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · 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 Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £90,275 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £77,715 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Head of Year in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Headteacher in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Principal in Greater Manchester
Average
£77,715 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for a headteacher in Greater Manchester is £77,715 per year, typically ranging from £57,420 per year to £115,830 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live headteacher opening in Greater Manchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Headteachers in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £77,715 per year — a discount of £785 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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