Salary guide · Burnley
How much does a principal earn in Burnley?
Average base salary in Burnley
£77,900 per year
per year in Burnley · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Burnley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Burnley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Burnley This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Buckingham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Builth Wells | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Burton upon Trent | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Bury St Edmunds | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Burnley is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Burnley 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 Burnley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Burnley 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 Burnley it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Burnley from schools, trusts and agencies.
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