Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a deputy headteacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£61,875 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD Leadership L6–L27
Second in command in a school — deputises for the head, leads teaching and learning or standards. Deputy 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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See assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a deputy headteacher in Edinburgh is £61,875 per year, typically ranging from £51,480 per year to £81,180 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for deputy headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Deputy Headteachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L27, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £62,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £61,875 per year — a discount of £625 per year versus the UK average.
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