Salary guide · Scotland
How much does a principal earn in Scotland?
Average base salary in Scotland
£77,080 per year
per year in Scotland · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Scotland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Scotland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sandown | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scarborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scunthorpe | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Seaford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Scotland This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Scottish Borders | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ScotlandAssistant Head of Year in Scotland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ScotlandThe average salary for a principal in Scotland is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Scotland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Scotland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Scotland 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 Scotland it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Scotland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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