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Principal Salary in County Londonderry

How much does a principal earn in County Londonderry?

Average base salary in County Londonderry

£77,080 per year

per year in County Londonderry · 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 Londonderry is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near County Londonderry

Compare average principal pay in County Londonderry and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Coventry£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cowbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
County Londonderry This location£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Armagh£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Down£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Fermanagh£77,080 per yearView jobs
County Tyrone£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in County Londonderry?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in County Londonderry

How much does a principal earn in County Londonderry?

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

County Londonderry 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 Londonderry?

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

How can a principal in County Londonderry increase their salary?

Principals in County Londonderry 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 Londonderry and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in County Londonderry

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