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Director of Education Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a director of education earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£91,080 per year

per year in Edinburgh · Trust/LA-set

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£74,250 per year£91,080 per year£113,850 per year

Trust or LA-level education lead. Drives school improvement across multiple sites. Director of Education pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for director of educations near Edinburgh

Compare average director of education pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage director of education salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£91,080 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£91,080 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£87,400 per yearView jobs
Livingston£87,400 per yearView jobs
Stirling£87,400 per yearView jobs
Dundee£86,480 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Director of Education get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about director of education pay in Edinburgh

How much does a director of education earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a director of education in Edinburgh is £91,080 per year, typically ranging from £74,250 per year to £113,850 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for director of educations?

Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for director of educations. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire director of educations in Edinburgh?

Live director of education openings in Edinburgh rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a director of education in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Director of Educations in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up Trust/LA-set, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between director of education pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In Edinburgh it's £91,080 per year — a discount of £920 per year versus the UK average.

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