Salary guide · Wales
How much does a headteacher earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£73,790 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a headteacher in Wales is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Headteachers in Wales 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 Wales it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
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