Salary guide · Aberdeen
How much does a principal earn in Aberdeen?
Average base salary in Aberdeen
£77,080 per year
per year in Aberdeen · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Aberdeen is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Aberdeen and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Aberystwyth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Aldershot | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeen This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Aberdeenshire | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Aberdeen
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in AberdeenAssistant Head of Year in Aberdeen
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in AberdeenThe average salary for a principal in Aberdeen is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Aberdeen tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Aberdeen rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Aberdeen typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications, or relocating to a higher-paying region such as London.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Aberdeen it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Aberdeen from schools, trusts and agencies.
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