Salary guide · Chorley
How much does a principal earn in Chorley?
Average base salary in Chorley
£77,900 per year
per year in Chorley · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Chorley is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Chorley and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley This location | £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 |
| Christchurch | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Chorley is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Chorley 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 Chorley rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Chorley 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 Chorley it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Chorley from schools, trusts and agencies.
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