Salary of Head Teacher in United Kingdom 2026

How much does a Head Teacher earn?

£52,680 / Annual
Based on 7233 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £42,000 Average salary: £52,680 Maximum: £68,340

Minimum
£42,000 Average salary
£52,680 Maximum
£68,340

£4,390 / Monthly
Based on 7233 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £3,500 Average salary: £4,390 Maximum: £5,695

Minimum
£3,500 Average salary
£4,390 Maximum
£5,695

£146 / Daily
Based on 7233 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £117 Average salary: £146 Maximum: £190

Minimum
£117 Average salary
£146 Maximum
£190

£27 / Hourly
Based on 7233 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: £22 Average salary: £27 Maximum: £36

Minimum
£22 Average salary
£27 Maximum
£36

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Head Teacher in United Kingdom

Head Teacher

3 days ago

Nottingham, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom Wellbrook Education Full-time

Job Title: Headteacher – Independent Special School (Autism & SEMH) Location: Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire...
Head Teacher

4 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Oakbrook School Full-time

Job DescriptionJob Title: Headteacher with Senco DutiesSchool: Oakbrook SchoolLocation: Whalley Range, Manchester,...
Head Teacher

Found at: Partner job source - 3 weeks ago

Maidenhead, England, ENG, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full-time £50,000 - £60,000 Contract

**Morley School, Maidenhead** Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If...

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Salaries in United Kingdom {year}

All positions in Education

Position	Average salary / Annual
Head Teacher	£52,680	View listings
Advanced Skills Teacher	£46,416	View listings
Educational Psychology	£46,224	View listings
Teaching Professional	£42,552	View listings
Education Senior Management	£39,996	View listings
Adult Education	£37,932	View listings
Lecturer	£37,740	View listings
Higher Education	£35,544	View listings
Supply Teacher	£35,136	View listings
Assistant Teacher	£35,100	View listings

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FAQ - Head Teacher

The average salary for Head Teacher is GBP52,680 per year in United Kingdom. Salary estimates are based on 7233 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Head Teacher in United Kingdom.

The lowest salary of Head Teacher per year in United Kingdom is GBP42,000

The highest salary for Head Teacher per year in United Kingdom is GBP68,340

Data updated: November 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United Kingdom. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 7,233 job postings with salary.