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Salary guide · Greater London

Senior Leader Salary in Greater London

How much does a senior leader earn in Greater London?

Average base salary in Greater London

£63,825 per year

per year in Greater London · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£54,050 per year£63,825 per year£78,200 per year

Senior Leader pay is typically set on the leadership scale and varies by portfolio, phase and school group size. Senior Leader pay in Greater London is adjusted by 1.15× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for senior leaders near Greater London

Compare average senior leader pay in Greater London and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage senior leader salaryJobs
Greater London This location£63,825 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£61,050 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£54,945 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£52,725 per yearView jobs
Grays£52,725 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£52,725 per yearView jobs
Greenock£52,725 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about senior leader pay in Greater London

How much does a senior leader earn in Greater London?

The average salary for a senior leader in Greater London is £63,825 per year, typically ranging from £54,050 per year to £78,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater London a well-paid area for senior leaders?

Greater London pays senior leaders around 15% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire senior leaders in Greater London?

Live senior leader openings in Greater London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a senior leader in Greater London increase their salary?

Senior Leaders in Greater London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between senior leader pay in Greater London and nationally?

Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Greater London it's £63,825 per year — a premium of £8,325 per year versus the UK average.

Senior Leader jobs in Greater London

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