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Principal Salary in Cambridgeshire

How much does a principal earn in Cambridgeshire?

Average base salary in Cambridgeshire

£85,280 per year

per year in Cambridgeshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£62,400 per year£85,280 per year£124,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Cambridgeshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Cambridgeshire

Compare average principal pay in Cambridgeshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Camden£96,760 per yearView jobs
Cambridgeshire This location£85,280 per yearView jobs
Cambridge£85,280 per yearView jobs
Callander£77,900 per yearView jobs
Camberley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cambuslang£77,900 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£77,900 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Cambridgeshire

How much does a principal earn in Cambridgeshire?

The average salary for a principal in Cambridgeshire is £85,280 per year, typically ranging from £62,400 per year to £124,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cambridgeshire a well-paid area for principals?

Cambridgeshire pays principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Cambridgeshire?

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

How can a principal in Cambridgeshire increase their salary?

Principals in Cambridgeshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Cambridgeshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Cambridgeshire it's £85,280 per year — a premium of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Cambridgeshire

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