Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a senior leader earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£54,945 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Senior Leader pay is typically set on the leadership scale and varies by portfolio, phase and school group size. Senior Leader pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a senior leader in Cardiff is £54,945 per year, typically ranging from £46,530 per year to £67,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for senior leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Senior Leaders in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £54,945 per year — a discount of £555 per year versus the UK average.
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