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