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Assistant Principal Salary in Surrey

How much does an assistant principal earn in Surrey?

Average base salary in Surrey

£81,640 per year

per year in Surrey · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£60,320 per year£81,640 per year£121,680 per year

Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in Surrey is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for assistant principals near Surrey

Compare average assistant principal pay in Surrey and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage assistant principal salaryJobs
Sutton£86,350 per yearView jobs
Surrey This location£81,640 per yearView jobs
Sudbury£74,575 per yearView jobs
Suffolk£74,575 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£74,575 per yearView jobs
Sutton Coldfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Sutton-in-Ashfield£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant principal pay in Surrey

How much does an assistant principal earn in Surrey?

The average salary for an assistant principal in Surrey is £81,640 per year, typically ranging from £60,320 per year to £121,680 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Surrey a well-paid area for assistant principals?

Surrey pays assistant principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire assistant principals in Surrey?

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

How can an assistant principal in Surrey increase their salary?

Assistant Principals in Surrey typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Surrey it's £81,640 per year — a premium of £3,140 per year versus the UK average.

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