Salary guide · London
How much does a headteacher earn in London?
Average base salary in London
£90,275 per year
per year in London · 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 London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| City of London | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Westminster | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Camden | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| London This location | £90,275 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £82,425 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in London is £90,275 per year, typically ranging from £66,700 per year to £134,550 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
London pays headteachers around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in London 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 London it's £90,275 per year — a premium of £11,775 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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