Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Dumfries and Galloway
ONS ASHE 2025 · Scotland region · Updated October 2025
How Dumfries and Galloway compares
The going rate for head teachers and principalss in the Scotland? £67,633 at the median in 2025. That compares to £70,977 nationally — a gap of 4.7% below. Factor in the Scotland's cost of living (7.7% below the UK norm) and a £67,633 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £73,275. The all-jobs average in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. By comparison, head teachers and principalss earn 130.9% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Scotland index: 92.3, UK=100), a salary of £67,633 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £73,275 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Scotland is 7.7% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Dumfries and Galloway?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Scotland (which includes Dumfries and Galloway) is £67,633 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does head teachers and principals pay in Dumfries and Galloway compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the Scotland earn 4.7% below the national median of £70,977. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Dumfries and Galloway compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Dumfries and Galloway is £29,291. Head teachers and principals in the Scotland earn £67,633, which is 130.9% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the Scotland region. The all-jobs average is specific to Dumfries and Galloway. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.