Salary guide · Merton
How much does a headteacher earn in Merton?
Average base salary in Merton
£86,350 per year
per year in Merton · 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 Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton This location | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlesbrough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Midhurst | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a headteacher in Merton is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merton pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
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Headteachers in Merton 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 Merton it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.
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