Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a principal earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£81,180 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Edinburgh
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in EdinburghAssistant Head of Year in Edinburgh
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in EdinburghAssistant Headteacher in Edinburgh
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a principal in Edinburgh is £81,180 per year, typically ranging from £59,400 per year to £118,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh it's £81,180 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
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