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Principal Salary in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a principal earn in Barking and Dagenham?

Average base salary in Barking and Dagenham

£90,200 per year

per year in Barking and Dagenham · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£66,000 per year£90,200 per year£132,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Barking and Dagenham is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Barking and Dagenham

Compare average principal pay in Barking and Dagenham and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Barking and Dagenham This location£90,200 per yearView jobs
Barnet£90,200 per yearView jobs
Banbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bangor£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bangor (NI)£77,900 per yearView jobs
Barnsley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Barnstaple£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Barking and Dagenham?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Barking and Dagenham

How much does a principal earn in Barking and Dagenham?

The average salary for a principal in Barking and Dagenham is £90,200 per year, typically ranging from £66,000 per year to £132,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Barking and Dagenham a well-paid area for principals?

Barking and Dagenham pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Barking and Dagenham?

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

How can a principal in Barking and Dagenham increase their salary?

Principals in Barking and Dagenham typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

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

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Barking and Dagenham it's £90,200 per year — a premium of £8,200 per year versus the UK average.

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