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Assistant Principal Salary in Portsmouth

How much does an assistant principal earn in Portsmouth?

Average base salary in Portsmouth

£75,360 per year

per year in Portsmouth · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,680 per year£75,360 per year£112,320 per year

Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in Portsmouth is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for assistant principals near Portsmouth

Compare average assistant principal pay in Portsmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant principal salaryJobs
Portsmouth This location£75,360 per yearView jobs
Porthmadog£74,575 per yearView jobs
Portree£74,575 per yearView jobs
Portrush£74,575 per yearView jobs
Portstewart£74,575 per yearView jobs
Powys£74,575 per yearView jobs
Prestatyn£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant principal pay in Portsmouth

How much does an assistant principal earn in Portsmouth?

The average salary for an assistant principal in Portsmouth is £75,360 per year, typically ranging from £55,680 per year to £112,320 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Portsmouth a well-paid area for assistant principals?

Portsmouth tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for assistant principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant principals in Portsmouth?

Live assistant principal openings in Portsmouth rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can an assistant principal in Portsmouth increase their salary?

Assistant Principals in Portsmouth 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.

What's the difference between assistant principal pay in Portsmouth and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Portsmouth it's £75,360 per year — a discount of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

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