Salary guide · South Yorkshire
How much does a headteacher earn in South Yorkshire?
Average base salary in South Yorkshire
£75,360 per year
per year in South Yorkshire · 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 South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Head of Year in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Headteacher in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Principal in South Yorkshire
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South YorkshireThe average salary for a headteacher in South Yorkshire is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in South Yorkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in South Yorkshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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