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Principal Salary in County Armagh

How much does a principal earn in County Armagh?

Average base salary in County Armagh

£77,080 per year

per year in County Armagh · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£56,400 per year£77,080 per year£112,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in County Armagh is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near County Armagh

Compare average principal pay in County Armagh and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Corby£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cornwall£77,900 per yearView jobs
County Armagh This location£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Antrim£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Down£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry£77,080 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in County Armagh

How much does a principal earn in County Armagh?

The average salary for a principal in County Armagh is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is County Armagh a well-paid area for principals?

County Armagh tends to sit around 6% 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 County Armagh?

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

How can a principal in County Armagh increase their salary?

Principals in County Armagh 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 County Armagh and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In County Armagh it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in County Armagh

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