Salary guide · County Down
How much does a principal earn in County Down?
Average base salary in County Down
£77,080 per year
per year in County Down · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in County Down is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in County Down and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| County Down This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Antrim | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Armagh | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Fermanagh | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Londonderry | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| County Tyrone | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in County DownAssistant Head of Year in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in County DownAssistant Headteacher in County Down
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in County DownAssistant Principal in County Down
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in County DownThe average salary for a principal in County Down is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
County Down tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in County Down rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in County Down 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 County Down it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in County Down from schools, trusts and agencies.
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