Salary guide · Westminster
How much does a headteacher earn in Westminster?
Average base salary in Westminster
£92,630 per year
per year in Westminster · 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 Westminster is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average headteacher pay in Westminster and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster This location | £92,630 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Weston-super-Mare | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wetherby | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Weymouth | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WestminsterAssistant Head of Year in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WestminsterAssistant Headteacher in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WestminsterAssistant Principal in Westminster
Average
£92,630 per year
See assistant principal jobs in WestminsterThe average salary for a headteacher in Westminster is £92,630 per year, typically ranging from £68,440 per year to £138,060 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Westminster pays headteachers around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership L6–L43.
Live headteacher openings in Westminster rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Westminster typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Westminster it's £92,630 per year — a premium of £14,130 per year versus the UK average.
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