Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a senior leader earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£53,280 per year
per year in Southampton · 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 Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average senior leader salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £65,490 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £53,280 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
| Southport | £52,725 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
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£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Principal in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a senior leader in Southampton is £53,280 per year, typically ranging from £45,120 per year to £65,280 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton tends to sit around 4% 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 Southampton 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 Southampton it's £53,280 per year — a discount of £2,220 per year versus the UK average.
Live senior leader vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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