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Principal Salary in Caerphilly

How much does a principal earn in Caerphilly?

Average base salary in Caerphilly

£77,900 per year

per year in Caerphilly · 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 Caerphilly is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Caerphilly

Compare average principal pay in Caerphilly and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Cambridge£85,280 per yearView jobs
Caerphilly This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Buxton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Caerleon£77,900 per yearView jobs
Caernarfon£77,900 per yearView jobs
Callander£77,900 per yearView jobs
Camberley£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Caerphilly?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Caerphilly

How much does a principal earn in Caerphilly?

The average salary for a principal in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly a well-paid area for principals?

Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly?

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

How can a principal in Caerphilly increase their salary?

Principals in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Caerphilly

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