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Headteacher Salary in 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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,680 per year£75,360 per year£112,320 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 West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Headteacher job openings in West Midlands

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Highest paying cities for headteachers near West Midlands

Compare average headteacher pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
West Midlands This location£75,360 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£75,360 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£75,360 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£74,575 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire£74,575 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£74,575 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in West Midlands?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in West Midlands

How much does a headteacher earn in West Midlands?

The 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.

Is West Midlands a well-paid area for headteachers?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire headteachers in West Midlands?

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.

How can a headteacher in West Midlands increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between headteacher pay in West Midlands and nationally?

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.

Headteacher jobs in West Midlands

Live headteacher vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.

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