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