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Headteacher Salary in St Albans

How much does a headteacher earn in St Albans?

Average base salary in St Albans

£81,640 per year

per year in St Albans · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£60,320 per year£81,640 per year£121,680 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 St Albans is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near St Albans

Compare average headteacher pay in St Albans and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Southwark£92,630 per yearView jobs
St Albans This location£81,640 per yearView jobs
Southport£74,575 per yearView jobs
Spalding£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Andrews£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£74,575 per yearView jobs
St Austell£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in St Albans

How much does a headteacher earn in St Albans?

The average salary for a headteacher in St Albans is £81,640 per year, typically ranging from £60,320 per year to £121,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is St Albans a well-paid area for headteachers?

St Albans pays headteachers around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in St Albans?

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

How can a headteacher in St Albans increase their salary?

Headteachers in St Albans 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 St Albans and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In St Albans it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in St Albans

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