Teaching Salary in Scotland
Entry Salary
£33,233 Peak Salary
£95,423 Growth
+187% Lifetime (25yr)
£1.6m Salary Trajectory
| Stage | Years Exp | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newly Qualified Teacher (M1) | 0+ | £31,500 | £33,233 | £34,650 | £40,704 |
| Main Scale Teacher (M6) | 5+ | £39,900 | £43,400 | £45,150 | £51,538 |
| Upper Pay Scale (UPS3) / TLR | 8+ | £45,429 | £50,231 | £54,600 | £57,750 |
| Head of Department | 10+ | £50,400 | £56,694 | £60,900 | £65,100 |
| Assistant / Deputy Head | 14+ | £57,750 | £69,763 | £81,900 | £94,500 |
| Head Teacher | 18+ | £78,750 | £95,423 | £115,500 | £137,550 |
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How Scotland Compares
Mid-career Teaching median salary by region
London £71,272 South East £57,234 Scotland £56,694 East of England £55,074 South West £53,454 North West £53,454 West Midlands £52,914 Northern Ireland £52,914 Yorkshire and The Humber £51,294 Wales £51,294 East Midlands £50,754 North East £49,135
Compare with Other Careers in Scotland
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Based on ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) via NOMIS. Regional salary adjustments derived from ONS regional pay differentials. Career progression timelines based on industry research. All figures are gross annual pay estimates for full-time workers.