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