Salary guide · Aberdeenshire
How much does a headteacher earn in Aberdeenshire?
Average base salary in Aberdeenshire
£73,790 per year
per year in Aberdeenshire · STPCD Leadership L6–L43
Leads a school, sets strategy and is accountable for standards, safeguarding and staff. Pay follows the Leadership Pay Range in the STPCD. Headteacher pay in Aberdeenshire is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Aberdeenshire and neighbouring areas.
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£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in AberdeenshireThe average salary for a headteacher in Aberdeenshire is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeenshire tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live headteacher openings in Aberdeenshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Aberdeenshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership L6–L43, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Aberdeenshire it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
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