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Assistant Principal Salary in United Kingdom

How much does an assistant principal earn in United Kingdom?

Average base salary in United Kingdom

£74,575 per year

per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£55,100 per year£74,575 per year£111,150 per year

Assistant Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Assistant Principal pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

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Highest paying cities for assistant principals near United Kingdom

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CityAverage assistant principal salaryJobs
United Kingdom This location£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£74,575 per yearView jobs
Ulverston£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uttoxeter£74,575 per yearView jobs
Uxbridge£74,575 per yearView jobs
Vale of Glamorgan£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about assistant principal pay in United Kingdom

How much does an assistant principal earn in United Kingdom?

The average salary for an assistant principal in United Kingdom is £74,575 per year, typically ranging from £55,100 per year to £111,150 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is United Kingdom a well-paid area for assistant principals?

United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% 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 United Kingdom?

There are currently 2 live assistant principal openings in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can an assistant principal in United Kingdom increase their salary?

Assistant Principals in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In United Kingdom it's £74,575 per year — a discount of £3,925 per year versus the UK average.

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