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