Salary guide · South Ayrshire
How much does a principal earn in South Ayrshire?
Average base salary in South Ayrshire
£77,900 per year
per year in South Ayrshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in South Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in South Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in South Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South AyrshireAssistant Principal in South Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South AyrshireThe average salary for a principal in South 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.
South 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 South Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in South 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 South Ayrshire it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in South Ayrshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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