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