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Headteacher Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber

How much does a headteacher earn in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Average base salary in Yorkshire and the Humber

£75,360 per year

per year in Yorkshire and the Humber · 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 Yorkshire and the Humber is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for headteachers near Yorkshire and the Humber

Compare average headteacher pay in Yorkshire and the Humber and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage headteacher salaryJobs
Yorkshire and the Humber This location£75,360 per yearView jobs
York£75,360 per yearView jobs
Yate£74,575 per yearView jobs
Yeovil£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ystradgynlais£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Headteacher get paid in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Frequently asked questions about headteacher pay in Yorkshire and the Humber

How much does a headteacher earn in Yorkshire and the Humber?

The average salary for a headteacher in Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber a well-paid area for headteachers?

Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber?

Live headteacher openings in Yorkshire and the Humber rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a headteacher in Yorkshire and the Humber increase their salary?

Headteachers in Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Yorkshire and the Humber it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

Headteacher jobs in Yorkshire and the Humber

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