Salary guide · Wales
How much does a school chaplain earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£26,790 per year
per year in Wales · School or trust-set scale
School Chaplain salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical school chaplain pay across the UK. School Chaplain pay in Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
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The average salary for a school chaplain in Wales is £26,790 per year, typically ranging from £20,680 per year to £33,840 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for school chaplains. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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School Chaplains in Wales typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Wales it's £26,790 per year — a discount of £1,710 per year versus the UK average.
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