Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a headteacher earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£74,575 per year
per year in United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in United KingdomAssistant Head of Year in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in United KingdomAssistant Headteacher in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in United KingdomAssistant Principal in United Kingdom
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a headteacher in United Kingdom is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 2 live headteacher openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Headteachers in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Headteacher jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.