Salary guide · Cardiff
How much does an assistant principal earn in Cardiff?
Average base salary in Cardiff
£77,715 per year
per year in Cardiff · STPCD Leadership Pay Range
Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in Cardiff is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant principal pay in Cardiff and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for an assistant principal in Cardiff is £77,715 per year, typically ranging from £57,420 per year to £115,830 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Cardiff tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for assistant principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Assistant Principals in Cardiff 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 £78,500 per year. In Cardiff it's £77,715 per year — a discount of £785 per year versus the UK average.
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