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