Salary guide · Manchester
How much does a headteacher earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£76,930 per year
per year in 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 Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Manchester
Average
£54,390 per year
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£54,390 per year
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£54,390 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for a headteacher in Manchester is £76,930 per year, typically ranging from £56,840 per year to £114,660 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% 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 Manchester on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Headteachers in 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 Manchester it's £76,930 per year — a discount of £1,570 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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