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Subject Leader Salary in Greater Manchester

How much does a subject leader earn in Greater Manchester?

Average base salary in Greater Manchester

£49,500 per year

per year in Greater Manchester · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,590 per year£49,500 per year£60,390 per year

Subject Leader salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Subject Leader pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for subject leaders near Greater Manchester

Compare average subject leader pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage subject leader salaryJobs
Greater London£57,500 per yearView jobs
Greenwich£55,000 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester This location£49,500 per yearView jobs
Grays£47,500 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth£47,500 per yearView jobs
Greenock£47,500 per yearView jobs
Grimsby£47,500 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Subject Leader get paid in Greater Manchester?

Frequently asked questions about subject leader pay in Greater Manchester

How much does a subject leader earn in Greater Manchester?

The average salary for a subject leader in Greater Manchester is £49,500 per year, typically ranging from £40,590 per year to £60,390 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Greater Manchester a well-paid area for subject leaders?

Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for subject leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire subject leaders in Greater Manchester?

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

How can a subject leader in Greater Manchester increase their salary?

Subject Leaders in Greater Manchester 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.

What's the difference between subject leader pay in Greater Manchester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Greater Manchester it's £49,500 per year — a discount of £500 per year versus the UK average.

Subject Leader jobs in Greater Manchester

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