Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does an assistant headteacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£54,945 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD Leadership L1–L18
Senior leader with a defined portfolio (curriculum, behaviour, inclusion, pastoral). Assistant Headteacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
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£54,945 per year
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£77,715 per year
See associate assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for an assistant headteacher in Edinburgh is £54,945 per year, typically ranging from £46,530 per year to £67,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for assistant headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Assistant Headteachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L1–L18, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £54,945 per year — a discount of £555 per year versus the UK average.
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