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Salary guide · Tyne and Wear

Headteacher Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a headteacher earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£74,575 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · STPCD Leadership L6–L43

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Tyne and Wear

Compare average headteacher pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Tyne and Wear This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£74,575 per yearView jobs
Truro£74,575 per yearView jobs
Tunbridge Wells£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in Tyne and Wear?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a headteacher earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for a headteacher in Tyne and Wear is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for headteachers?

Tyne and Wear tends to sit around 5% 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 Tyne and Wear?

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

How can a headteacher in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Headteachers in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Tyne and Wear it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

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