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Writing Lead Salary in Southampton

How much does a writing lead earn in Southampton?

Average base salary in Southampton

£27,360 per year

per year in Southampton · School or trust-set scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£21,120 per year£27,360 per year£34,560 per year

Writing Lead salaries in education vary by employer, experience, contract type and location. Use this guide to compare typical writing lead pay across the UK. Writing Lead pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for writing leads near Southampton

Compare average writing lead pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage writing lead salaryJobs
Southwark£33,630 per yearView jobs
Southampton This location£27,360 per yearView jobs
South West England£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£27,360 per yearView jobs
South Shields£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£27,075 per yearView jobs
Southport£27,075 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about writing lead pay in Southampton

How much does a writing lead earn in Southampton?

The average salary for a writing lead in Southampton is £27,360 per year, typically ranging from £21,120 per year to £34,560 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southampton a well-paid area for writing leads?

Southampton tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for writing leads. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire writing leads in Southampton?

Live writing lead openings in Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a writing lead in Southampton increase their salary?

Writing Leads in Southampton typically increase pay by moving up School or trust-set scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between writing lead pay in Southampton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £28,500 per year. In Southampton it's £27,360 per year — a discount of £1,140 per year versus the UK average.

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