Salary guide · Brighton
How much does a principal earn in Brighton?
Average base salary in Brighton
£85,280 per year
per year in Brighton · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Brighton is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Brighton and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Brighton
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in BrightonAssistant Head of Year in Brighton
Average
£57,720 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in BrightonThe average salary for a principal in Brighton is £85,280 per year, typically ranging from £62,400 per year to £124,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Brighton pays principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Brighton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Brighton it's £85,280 per year — a premium of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
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