Salary guide · East Ayrshire
How much does a headteacher earn in East Ayrshire?
Average base salary in East Ayrshire
£74,575 per year
per year in East Ayrshire · 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 East Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in East Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Principal in East Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East AyrshireThe average salary for a headteacher in East Ayrshire is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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