Salary guide · Boston
How much does a principal earn in Boston?
Average base salary in Boston
£77,900 per year
per year in Boston · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Boston is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Boston and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a principal in Boston is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Boston 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 Boston rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Boston 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 Boston it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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