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Principal Salary in Canterbury

How much does a principal earn in Canterbury?

Average base salary in Canterbury

£77,900 per year

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

Highest paying cities for principals near Canterbury

Compare average principal pay in Canterbury and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Camden£96,760 per yearView jobs
Cardiff£81,180 per yearView jobs
Canterbury This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Campbeltown£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cannock£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cardigan£77,900 per yearView jobs
Carlisle£77,900 per yearView jobs

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

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Canterbury

How much does a principal earn in Canterbury?

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

Canterbury 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 Canterbury?

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

How can a principal in Canterbury increase their salary?

Principals in Canterbury 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 Canterbury and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Canterbury

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