Head teachers and principals Salary in Scotland
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£69,105
Mean
£67,682
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £69,105 |
| Mean | £67,682 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
Scottish rates£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,759£69,105
−Income tax
£1,421£17,052
−National Insurance
£283£3,393
=Take-home pay
£4,055£48,660
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£69,105
Female
£69,224
Mean annual pay
All employees
£67,682
Female
£68,230
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £69,105 | £69,224 |
| Mean | £67,682 | £68,230 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£69,132
Full-time (mean)
£68,503
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £69,132 |
| Mean | £68,503 |
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