Salary guide · Durham
How much does an assistant principal earn in Durham?
Average base salary in Durham
£74,575 per year
per year in Durham · 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 Durham is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant principal pay in Durham and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £86,350 per year | View jobs |
| Durham This location | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dungiven | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dunoon | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Dunstable | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Ayrshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| East Dunbartonshire | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant principal in Durham is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.
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