Salary guide · Dorset
How much does a senior leader earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£52,725 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average senior leader salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a senior leader in Dorset is £52,725 per year, typically ranging from £44,650 per year to £64,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset 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 Dorset it's £52,725 per year — a discount of £2,775 per year versus the UK average.
Live senior leader vacancies in Dorset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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