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Principal Salary in Aberdeenshire

How much does a principal earn in Aberdeenshire?

Average base salary in Aberdeenshire

£77,080 per year

per year in Aberdeenshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£56,400 per year£77,080 per year£112,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Aberdeenshire is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Aberdeenshire

Compare average principal pay in Aberdeenshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Aberdare£77,900 per yearView jobs
Aberystwyth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Aldershot£77,900 per yearView jobs
Alloa£77,900 per yearView jobs
Aberdeenshire This location£77,080 per yearView jobs
Aberdeen£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Aberdeenshire?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Aberdeenshire

How much does a principal earn in Aberdeenshire?

The average salary for a principal in Aberdeenshire is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Aberdeenshire a well-paid area for principals?

Aberdeenshire tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Aberdeenshire?

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

How can a principal in Aberdeenshire increase their salary?

Principals in Aberdeenshire 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.

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

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Aberdeenshire it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Aberdeenshire

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