Salary guide · Carlisle
How much does a principal earn in Carlisle?
Average base salary in Carlisle
£77,900 per year
per year in Carlisle · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Carlisle is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Carlisle and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | £81,180 per year | View jobs |
| Carlisle This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Canterbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cardigan | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Carluke | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Carmarthen | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Carrickfergus | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Carlisle
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in CarlisleAssistant Head of Year in Carlisle
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in CarlisleThe average salary for a principal in Carlisle is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Carlisle 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 Carlisle rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Carlisle 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 Carlisle it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Carlisle from schools, trusts and agencies.
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