Salary guide · Melksham
How much does a headteacher earn in Melksham?
Average base salary in Melksham
£74,575 per year
per year in Melksham · 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 Melksham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Melksham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Melksham This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Marlborough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Marlow | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Matlock | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Melksham
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MelkshamAssistant Head of Year in Melksham
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MelkshamThe average salary for a headteacher in Melksham is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Melksham 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 Melksham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Melksham 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 Melksham it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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