Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a headteacher earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£73,790 per year
per year in Scotland · 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 Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ScotlandAssistant Head of Year in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a headteacher in Scotland is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland 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 Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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