Salary guide · Ayr
How much does a principal earn in Ayr?
Average base salary in Ayr
£77,900 per year
per year in Ayr · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Ayr is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Ayr and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ayr This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ashford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Aylesbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bala | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ballycastle | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ballyclare | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Ayr is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ayr tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Ayr rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Ayr 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 Ayr it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Ayr from schools, trusts and agencies.
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