Salary guide · Edinburgh
How much does a senior leader earn in Edinburgh?
Average base salary in Edinburgh
£54,945 per year
per year in Edinburgh · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Senior Leader pay is typically set on the leadership scale and varies by portfolio, phase and school group size. Senior Leader pay in Edinburgh is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average senior leader pay in Edinburgh and neighbouring areas.
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See assistant headteacher jobs in EdinburghThe average salary for a senior leader in Edinburgh is £54,945 per year, typically ranging from £46,530 per year to £67,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Edinburgh tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for senior leaders. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Senior Leaders in Edinburgh typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £55,500 per year. In Edinburgh it's £54,945 per year — a discount of £555 per year versus the UK average.
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