Salary guide · East Ayrshire
How much does a principal earn in East Ayrshire?
Average base salary in East Ayrshire
£77,900 per year
per year in East Ayrshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in East Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in East Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Durham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Grinstead | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| East Kilbride | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in East Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East AyrshireAssistant Principal in East Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East AyrshireThe average salary for a principal in East Ayrshire is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
East Ayrshire tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in East Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in East Ayrshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In East Ayrshire it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in East Ayrshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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