Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a headteacher earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£77,715 per year
per year in Edinburgh · 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 Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Edinburgh
Average
£54,945 per year
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Average
£54,945 per year
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Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a headteacher in Edinburgh is £77,715 per year, typically ranging from £57,420 per year to £115,830 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for headteachers. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Headteachers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £77,715 per year — a discount of £785 per year versus the UK average.
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