Salary guide · West Lothian
How much does a headteacher earn in West Lothian?
Average base salary in West Lothian
£74,575 per year
per year in West Lothian · 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 West Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average headteacher pay in West Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average headteacher salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £75,360 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Welwyn Garden City | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West LothianAssistant Head of Year in West Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West LothianAssistant Headteacher in West Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West LothianAssistant Principal in West Lothian
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West LothianThe average salary for a headteacher in West Lothian is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Lothian 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 West Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Headteachers in West Lothian 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 West Lothian it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
Live headteacher vacancies in West Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
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