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Principal Salary in 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

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

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.

Highest paying cities for principals near Ashton-under-Lyne

Compare average principal pay in Ashton-under-Lyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Ashton-under-Lyne This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Argyll and Bute£77,900 per yearView jobs
Armagh£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ashford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Aylesbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ayr£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bala£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Ashton-under-Lyne

How much does a principal earn in Ashton-under-Lyne?

The 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.

Is Ashton-under-Lyne a well-paid area for principals?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

How can a principal in Ashton-under-Lyne increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Ashton-under-Lyne and nationally?

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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