Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does a subject leader earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£49,500 per year
per year in Cardiff · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable
Subject Leader salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Subject Leader pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average subject leader pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a subject leader in Cardiff is £49,500 per year, typically ranging from £40,590 per year to £60,390 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for subject leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Subject Leaders in Cardiff typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Cardiff it's £49,500 per year — a discount of £500 per year versus the UK average.
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