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Salary guide · Coventry

Principal Salary in Coventry

How much does a principal earn in Coventry?

Average base salary in Coventry

£77,900 per year

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

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Highest paying cities for principals near Coventry

Compare average principal pay in Coventry and neighbouring areas.

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

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Coventry

How much does a principal earn in Coventry?

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

Coventry 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 Coventry?

There are currently 1 live principal opening in Coventry on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.

How can a principal in Coventry increase their salary?

Principals in Coventry 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 Coventry and nationally?

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

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