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Headteacher Salary in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a headteacher earn in Richmond upon Thames?

Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames

£86,350 per year

per year in Richmond upon Thames · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£63,800 per year£86,350 per year£128,700 per year

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 Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Richmond upon Thames

Compare average headteacher pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Richmond upon Thames This location£86,350 per yearView jobs
Rhondda£74,575 per yearView jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf£74,575 per yearView jobs
Rhyl£74,575 per yearView jobs
Rickmansworth£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ripon£74,575 per yearView jobs
Rochdale£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a headteacher earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for a headteacher in Richmond upon Thames is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Richmond upon Thames a well-paid area for headteachers?

Richmond upon Thames pays headteachers around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Richmond upon Thames?

Live headteacher openings in Richmond upon Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Richmond upon Thames increase their salary?

Headteachers in Richmond upon Thames typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Richmond upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Richmond upon Thames it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Richmond upon Thames

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