Assistant Principal Salary in Scotland

The average salary for an assistant principal in Scotland is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for assistant principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

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Assistant Principals in Scotland typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Scotland it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.