Salary guide · Dorset
How much does an assistant principal earn in Dorset?
Average base salary in Dorset
£74,575 per year
per year in Dorset · 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 Dorset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant principal pay in Dorset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dorset This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Donaghadee | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Doncaster | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dorchester | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dover | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Downpatrick | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Droitwich | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant principal in Dorset is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Dorset tends to sit around 5% 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 Dorset 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 Dorset it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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