Headteacher Salary in Dumfries and Galloway

The average salary for a headteacher in Dumfries and Galloway is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Dumfries and Galloway tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Live headteacher openings in Dumfries and Galloway rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

Headteachers in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.