Salary guide · Northamptonshire
How much does a headteacher earn in Northamptonshire?
Average base salary in Northamptonshire
£74,575 per year
per year in Northamptonshire · 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 Northamptonshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Northamptonshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northallerton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northamptonshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NorthamptonshireAssistant Head of Year in Northamptonshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NorthamptonshireAssistant Headteacher in Northamptonshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NorthamptonshireAssistant Principal in Northamptonshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in NorthamptonshireThe average salary for a headteacher in Northamptonshire is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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