Salary guide · South Ayrshire
How much does a headteacher earn in South Ayrshire?
Average base salary in South Ayrshire
£74,575 per year
per year in South 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 South Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in South Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £81,640 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Principal in South Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South AyrshireThe average salary for a headteacher in South 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.
South 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 South Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in South 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 South Ayrshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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