Salary guide · Wales
How much does a senior leader earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£52,170 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a senior leader in Wales is £52,170 per year, typically ranging from £44,180 per year to £63,920 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales 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 Wales it's £52,170 per year — a discount of £3,330 per year versus the UK average.
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