Salary guide · Barnsley
How much does a principal earn in Barnsley?
Average base salary in Barnsley
£77,900 per year
per year in Barnsley · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Barnsley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Barnsley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Barnet | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Barnsley This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bangor (NI) | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Barnstaple | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Barrow-in-Furness | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Barry | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Barnsley
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BarnsleyAssistant Head of Year in Barnsley
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BarnsleyThe average salary for a principal in Barnsley is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Barnsley 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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Barnsley from schools, trusts and agencies.
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