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Principal Salary in Burton upon Trent

How much does a principal earn in Burton upon Trent?

Average base salary in Burton upon Trent

£77,900 per year

per year in Burton upon Trent · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Burton upon Trent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Burton upon Trent

Compare average principal pay in Burton upon Trent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Buckinghamshire£85,280 per yearView jobs
Burton upon Trent This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Builth Wells£77,900 per yearView jobs
Burnley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Bury St Edmunds£77,900 per yearView jobs
Buxton£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Burton upon Trent

How much does a principal earn in Burton upon Trent?

The average salary for a principal in Burton upon Trent is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Burton upon Trent a well-paid area for principals?

Burton upon Trent tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Burton upon Trent?

Live principal openings in Burton upon Trent rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Burton upon Trent increase their salary?

Principals in Burton upon Trent 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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Burton upon Trent and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Burton upon Trent it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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