Top paying education jobs in the UK (2026)

Top paying education jobs in the UK (2026)

The UK education sector offers a range of high-paying jobs, from auditors to university lecturers. According to our platform, the average salary for an auditor in the UK is £43,300, with a range of £27,500–£71,500 across 15 submissions.

Scotland and the West Midlands lead the way

The average salary in Scotland is £49,702, based on 136 entries, while the West Midlands averages £48,594, based on 148 entries.

Other high-paying education jobs

Other high-paying education jobs in the UK include Headteacher, with an average salary of £74,400, and University Lecturer, with an average salary of £60,111.

It's worth noting that these figures are based on real data from our platform, and your individual salary may vary depending on your location, experience, and other factors. To get a better idea of what you could earn, check if you're underpaid using our tool.

Actionable advice

Our advice is to compare roles and research the average salaries in your area to get a better idea of what you could earn. You can also submit your salary to our platform to help others get a better understanding of UK salaries.

For more information on the gender pay gap in the UK, visit our gender pay gap data page.