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Head of Music Salary in Edinburgh

How much does a head of music earn in Edinburgh?

Average base salary in Edinburgh

£49,500 per year

per year in Edinburgh · MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£40,590 per year£49,500 per year£60,390 per year

Head of Music salaries usually combine classroom teacher pay with additional responsibility payments where the role carries leadership duties. Head of Music pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for head of musics near Edinburgh

Compare average head of music pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage head of music salaryJobs
Edinburgh This location£49,500 per yearView jobs
Glasgow£49,500 per yearView jobs
Falkirk£47,500 per yearView jobs
Livingston£47,500 per yearView jobs
Stirling£47,500 per yearView jobs
Dundee£47,000 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Head of Music get paid in Edinburgh?

Frequently asked questions about head of music pay in Edinburgh

How much does a head of music earn in Edinburgh?

The average salary for a head of music in Edinburgh is £49,500 per year, typically ranging from £40,590 per year to £60,390 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Edinburgh a well-paid area for head of musics?

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

Which schools and agencies hire head of musics in Edinburgh?

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

How can a head of music in Edinburgh increase their salary?

Head of Musics in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up MPS/UPS + TLR where applicable, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.

What's the difference between head of music pay in Edinburgh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £50,000 per year. In Edinburgh it's £49,500 per year — a discount of £500 per year versus the UK average.

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