Salary guide · Somerset
How much does a headteacher earn in Somerset?
Average base salary in Somerset
£74,575 per year
per year in Somerset · 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 Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Sleaford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Somerset
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SomersetAssistant Head of Year in Somerset
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SomersetThe average salary for a headteacher in Somerset is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Somerset 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 Somerset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Somerset 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 Somerset it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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