Salary guide · Birmingham
How much does a principal earn in Birmingham?
Average base salary in Birmingham
£80,360 per year
per year in Birmingham · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Birmingham is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Birmingham and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Birmingham
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BirminghamAssistant Head of Year in Birmingham
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BirminghamAssistant Headteacher in Birmingham
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in BirminghamThe average salary for a principal in Birmingham is £80,360 per year, typically ranging from £58,800 per year to £117,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Birmingham tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Birmingham rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Birmingham 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 Birmingham it's £80,360 per year — a discount of £1,640 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Birmingham from schools, trusts and agencies.
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