Salary guide · East Lothian
How much does a principal earn in East Lothian?
Average base salary in East Lothian
£77,900 per year
per year in East Lothian · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in East Lothian is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in East Lothian and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| East of England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| East Midlands | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| East Lothian This location | £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 |
| East Renfrewshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in East LothianAssistant Head of Year in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in East LothianAssistant Headteacher in East Lothian
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in East LothianAssistant Principal in East Lothian
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in East LothianThe average salary for a principal in East Lothian 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 Lothian 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 Lothian rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in East Lothian 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 Lothian it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in East Lothian from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in East LothianLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.