As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head Preschool Teacher in the United Kingdom is £70,761, with an hourly rate of £34, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £55,580 to £85,672, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £55,580
50TH(Median)   £70,761
75TH   £85,672
Head Preschool Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Head Preschool Teacher Salary £55,580 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Head Preschool Teacher Salary £70,761 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Head Preschool Teacher Salary £85,672 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Head Preschool Teacher Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Head Preschool Teacher salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Head Preschool Teacher is about £70,761 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £34, a monthly salary of about £5,897, and a weekly pay of around £1,361. Click the switch button below to see more details about Head Preschool Teacher hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Head Preschool Teachers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Head Preschool Teacher's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn £58,979 - £68,042, while Intermediate make £59,659 - £68,495, Senior earn £61,471 - £70,308, Specialist earn £63,284 - £71,874, Expert can reach £66,909 - £75,212 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Head Preschool Teacher £65,097
Intermediate Level Head Preschool Teacher £65,776
Senior Level Head Preschool Teacher £67,362
Specialist Level Head Preschool Teacher £69,175
Expert Level Head Preschool Teacher £72,319
£65,097 0 yr
£65,776 < 2 yrs
£67,362 2-4 yrs
£69,175 5-8 yrs
£72,319 > 8 yrs
Entry Level 8%
Intermediate Level 7%
Senior Level 5%
Specialist Level 2%
Expert Level 2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Head Preschool Teacher?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Head Preschool Teacher are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester. In London, the average salary is £76,422 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £71,287, and Manchester pays around £67,828 annually.

Which Job Pays More: Daycare Teacher or Head Preschool Teacher?

As of April 22, 2025 , a Daycare Teacher makes less than a Head Preschool Teacher. A Daycare Teacher earns an average annual salary of £25,627. And a Head Preschool Teacher earns an average annual salary of £70,761.

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£20,302
£27,098
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£24,952
£39,984
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£94,977
£163,281
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£141,873
£227,351
Head Chef
£34,756
£55,759

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