Salary guide · South Lanarkshire
How much does a headteacher earn in South Lanarkshire?
Average base salary in South Lanarkshire
£74,575 per year
per year in South Lanarkshire · 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 Lanarkshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in South Lanarkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £80,070 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Lanarkshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South LanarkshireAssistant Head of Year in South Lanarkshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South LanarkshireAssistant Headteacher in South Lanarkshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South LanarkshireAssistant Principal in South Lanarkshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South LanarkshireThe average salary for a headteacher in South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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