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Principal Salary in Cookstown

How much does a principal earn in Cookstown?

Average base salary in Cookstown

£77,900 per year

per year in Cookstown · 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 Cookstown is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Cookstown

Compare average principal pay in Cookstown and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Cookstown This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Congleton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Consett£77,900 per yearView jobs
Conwy£77,900 per yearView jobs
Corby£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cornwall£77,900 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£77,080 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Cookstown

How much does a principal earn in Cookstown?

The average salary for a principal in Cookstown 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 Cookstown a well-paid area for principals?

Cookstown 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 Cookstown?

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

How can a principal in Cookstown increase their salary?

Principals in Cookstown 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 Cookstown and nationally?

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

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