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Principal Salary in Scottish Borders

How much does a principal earn in Scottish Borders?

Average base salary in Scottish Borders

£77,080 per year

per year in Scottish Borders · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£56,400 per year£77,080 per year£112,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Scottish Borders is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Scottish Borders

Compare average principal pay in Scottish Borders and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Sandown£77,900 per yearView jobs
Scarborough£77,900 per yearView jobs
Scunthorpe£77,900 per yearView jobs
Seaford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Seaham£77,900 per yearView jobs
Scottish Borders This location£77,080 per yearView jobs
Scotland£77,080 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Scottish Borders

How much does a principal earn in Scottish Borders?

The average salary for a principal in Scottish Borders is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Scottish Borders a well-paid area for principals?

Scottish Borders tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Scottish Borders?

Live principal openings in Scottish Borders rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Scottish Borders increase their salary?

Principals in Scottish Borders 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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Scottish Borders and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Scottish Borders it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Scottish Borders

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