Salary guide · Ballymena
How much does a principal earn in Ballymena?
Average base salary in Ballymena
£77,900 per year
per year in Ballymena · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Ballymena is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Ballymena and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena This location | £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 |
| Ballymoney | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ballynahinch | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Banbridge | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BallymenaAssistant Head of Year in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BallymenaAssistant Headteacher in Ballymena
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BallymenaThe average salary for a principal in Ballymena is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ballymena 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 Ballymena rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Ballymena 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 Ballymena it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Ballymena from schools, trusts and agencies.
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