Skip to main content

Salary guide · East Lothian

Deputy Principal Salary in East Lothian

How much does a deputy principal earn in East Lothian?

Average base salary in East Lothian

£74,575 per year

per year in East Lothian · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

See Deputy Principal jobs in East Lothian
25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 per year

Deputy Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Deputy Principal pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for deputy principals near East Lothian

Compare average deputy principal pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage deputy principal salaryJobs
East of England£80,070 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£75,360 per yearView jobs
East Lothian This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
East Dunbartonshire£74,575 per yearView jobs
East Grinstead£74,575 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£74,575 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£74,575 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Deputy Principal get paid in East Lothian?

Frequently asked questions about deputy principal pay in East Lothian

How much does a deputy principal earn in East Lothian?

The average salary for a deputy principal in East Lothian is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East Lothian a well-paid area for deputy principals?

East Lothian tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for deputy principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire deputy principals in East Lothian?

Live deputy principal openings in East Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a deputy principal in East Lothian increase their salary?

Deputy Principals in East Lothian 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.

What's the difference between deputy principal pay in East Lothian and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In East Lothian it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

Deputy Principal jobs in East Lothian

Live deputy principal vacancies in East Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.

Browse Deputy Principal jobs in East Lothian

Find your next school job

Live teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.