Salary guide · Ipswich
How much does a headteacher earn in Ipswich?
Average base salary in Ipswich
£74,575 per year
per year in Ipswich · 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 Ipswich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Ipswich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Inverclyde | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Inverurie | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Irvine | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Isle of Wight | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Isles of Scilly | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Inverness | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Ipswich is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Ipswich 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 Ipswich it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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