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Principal Salary in Brighton and Hove

How much does a principal earn in Brighton and Hove?

Average base salary in Brighton and Hove

£85,280 per year

per year in Brighton and Hove · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£62,400 per year£85,280 per year£124,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Brighton and Hove is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Brighton and Hove

Compare average principal pay in Brighton and Hove and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Bromley£90,200 per yearView jobs
Brighton and Hove This location£85,280 per yearView jobs
Brighton£85,280 per yearView jobs
Bristol£82,000 per yearView jobs
Bridport£77,900 per yearView jobs
Brighouse£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bromsgrove£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Brighton and Hove

How much does a principal earn in Brighton and Hove?

The average salary for a principal in Brighton and Hove is £85,280 per year, typically ranging from £62,400 per year to £124,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Brighton and Hove a well-paid area for principals?

Brighton and Hove pays principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Brighton and Hove?

Live principal openings in Brighton and Hove rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Brighton and Hove increase their salary?

Principals in Brighton and Hove typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Brighton and Hove and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Brighton and Hove it's £85,280 per year — a premium of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Brighton and Hove

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