Salary guide · Sheffield
How much does a headteacher earn in Sheffield?
Average base salary in Sheffield
£74,575 per year
per year in Sheffield · 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 Sheffield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Sheffield and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Sheffield
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SheffieldThe average salary for a headteacher in Sheffield is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Sheffield tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Headteachers in Sheffield 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 Sheffield it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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