Salary guide · Ashton-under-Lyne
How much does a principal earn in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Average base salary in Ashton-under-Lyne
£77,900 per year
per year in Ashton-under-Lyne · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Ashton-under-Lyne is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Ashton-under-Lyne and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Ashton-under-Lyne
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Ashton-under-LyneAssistant Head of Year in Ashton-under-Lyne
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Ashton-under-LyneAssistant Headteacher in Ashton-under-Lyne
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Ashton-under-LyneAssistant Principal in Ashton-under-Lyne
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Ashton-under-LyneThe average salary for a principal in Ashton-under-Lyne is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ashton-under-Lyne tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Ashton-under-Lyne 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 Ashton-under-Lyne it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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