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Principal Salary in Cirencester

How much does a principal earn in Cirencester?

Average base salary in Cirencester

£77,900 per year

per year in Cirencester · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Cirencester is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Cirencester

Compare average principal pay in Cirencester and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
City of London£96,760 per yearView jobs
Cirencester This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Chipping Norton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Chorley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Christchurch£77,900 per yearView jobs
Clackmannanshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
Clacton-on-Sea£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Cirencester

How much does a principal earn in Cirencester?

The average salary for a principal in Cirencester is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Cirencester a well-paid area for principals?

Cirencester tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Cirencester?

Live principal openings in Cirencester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Cirencester increase their salary?

Principals in Cirencester 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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Cirencester and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Cirencester it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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