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Headteacher Salary in Swansea

How much does a headteacher earn in Swansea?

Average base salary in Swansea

£73,790 per year

per year in Swansea · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£54,520 per year£73,790 per year£109,980 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 Swansea is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Swansea

Compare average headteacher pay in Swansea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swadlincote£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swanage£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swindon£74,575 per yearView jobs
Tadley£74,575 per yearView jobs
Tamworth£74,575 per yearView jobs
Swansea This location£73,790 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in Swansea?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Swansea

How much does a headteacher earn in Swansea?

The average salary for a headteacher in Swansea is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Swansea a well-paid area for headteachers?

Swansea tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in Swansea?

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

How can a headteacher in Swansea increase their salary?

Headteachers in Swansea 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.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in Swansea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Swansea it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Swansea

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