Director of Education Salary in Scotland

The average salary for a director of education in Scotland is £86,480 per year, typically ranging from £70,500 per year to £108,100 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

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

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Director of Educations in Scotland 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.

Nationally the average is £92,000 per year. In Scotland it's £86,480 per year — a discount of £5,520 per year versus the UK average.