Salary guide · City of London
How much does a principal earn in City of London?
Average base salary in City of London
£96,760 per year
per year in City of London · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in City of London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in City of London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| City of London This location | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Chorley | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Christchurch | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Cirencester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Clackmannanshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Clacton-on-Sea | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Clevedon | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in City of LondonAssistant Head of Year in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in City of LondonAssistant Headteacher in City of London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in City of LondonAssistant Principal in City of London
Average
£92,630 per year
See assistant principal jobs in City of LondonThe average salary for a principal in City of London is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
City of London pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
Live principal openings in City of London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in City of London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In City of London it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in City of London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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