Salary guide · Highland
How much does a headteacher earn in Highland?
Average base salary in Highland
£73,790 per year
per year in Highland · 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 Highland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Highland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Hertfordshire | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| Hexham | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| High Wycombe | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Hinckley | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Hitchin | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Highland This location | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Highland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in HighlandAssistant Head of Year in Highland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in HighlandThe average salary for a headteacher in Highland is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Highland 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 Highland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Highland 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 Highland it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
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