Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does an executive headteacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£94,050 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD Leadership L21–L43
Oversees more than one school, typically within a MAT or federation. Executive Headteacher pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
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Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Edinburgh
Average
£54,945 per year
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£54,945 per year
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£54,945 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for an executive headteacher in Edinburgh is £94,050 per year, typically ranging from £74,250 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for executive headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Executive Headteachers in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L21–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £95,000 per year. In Edinburgh it's £94,050 per year — a discount of £950 per year versus the UK average.
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