Salary guide · Chesterfield
How much does a principal earn in Chesterfield?
Average base salary in Chesterfield
£77,900 per year
per year in Chesterfield · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Chesterfield is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Chesterfield and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chesham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cheshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chichester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chippenham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Chipping Norton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Chesterfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ChesterfieldAssistant Head of Year in Chesterfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ChesterfieldAssistant Headteacher in Chesterfield
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ChesterfieldAssistant Principal in Chesterfield
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in ChesterfieldThe average salary for a principal in Chesterfield is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Chesterfield from schools, trusts and agencies.
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