Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does a headteacher earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£75,360 per year
per year in West Midlands · 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Head of Year in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Headteacher in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Principal in West Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for a headteacher in West Midlands is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live headteacher opening in West Midlands on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Headteachers in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Headteacher jobs in West Midlands