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Senior Leader Salary in Reading

How much does a senior leader earn in Reading?

Average base salary in Reading

£57,720 per year

per year in Reading · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£48,880 per year£57,720 per year£70,720 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 Reading is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for senior leaders near Reading

Compare average senior leader pay in Reading and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage senior leader salaryJobs
Redbridge£61,050 per yearView jobs
Reading This location£57,720 per yearView jobs
Ramsgate£52,725 per yearView jobs
Randalstown£52,725 per yearView jobs
Rayleigh£52,725 per yearView jobs
Redcar£52,725 per yearView jobs
Redditch£52,725 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about senior leader pay in Reading

How much does a senior leader earn in Reading?

The average salary for a senior leader in Reading is £57,720 per year, typically ranging from £48,880 per year to £70,720 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Reading a well-paid area for senior leaders?

Reading pays senior leaders around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire senior leaders in Reading?

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

How can a senior leader in Reading increase their salary?

Senior Leaders in Reading 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 Reading and nationally?

Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Reading it's £57,720 per year — a premium of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.

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