Salary guide · Wales
How much does a subject leader earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£47,000 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average subject leader pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a subject leader in Wales is £47,000 per year, typically ranging from £38,540 per year to £57,340 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales 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 Wales it's £47,000 per year — a discount of £3,000 per year versus the UK average.
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