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