Salary guide · Washington
How much does a headteacher earn in Washington?
Average base salary in Washington
£74,575 per year
per year in Washington · 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 Washington is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Washington and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Washington This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Warrington | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WashingtonAssistant Head of Year in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WashingtonAssistant Headteacher in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WashingtonThe average salary for a headteacher in Washington is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Washington tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Washington rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Washington 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 Washington it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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