Salary guide · Wolverhampton
How much does a headteacher earn in Wolverhampton?
Average base salary in Wolverhampton
£74,575 per year
per year in Wolverhampton · 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 Wolverhampton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Wolverhampton and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Wolverhampton
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in WolverhamptonThe average salary for a headteacher in Wolverhampton is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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