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