Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a headteacher earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£75,360 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £75,360 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 Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Principal in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a headteacher in Southampton is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
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