Salary guide · Wales
How much does an assistant principal earn in Wales?
Average base salary in Wales
£73,790 per year
per year in Wales · 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 Wales is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average assistant principal pay in Wales and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average assistant principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wakefield | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall | £74,575 per year | View jobs |
| Wales This location | £73,790 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for an assistant principal in Wales is £73,790 per year, typically ranging from £54,520 per year to £109,980 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wales tends to sit around 6% 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 Wales 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 Wales it's £73,790 per year — a discount of £4,710 per year versus the UK average.
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