Salary guide · Macclesfield
How much does a headteacher earn in Macclesfield?
Average base salary in Macclesfield
£74,575 per year
per year in Macclesfield · 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 Macclesfield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Macclesfield and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Lyme Regis | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Lymington | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Lytham St Annes | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Machynlleth | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Maesteg | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Magherafelt | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Macclesfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MacclesfieldAssistant Head of Year in Macclesfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MacclesfieldAssistant Headteacher in Macclesfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MacclesfieldAssistant Principal in Macclesfield
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in MacclesfieldThe average salary for a headteacher in Macclesfield is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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