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Principal Salary in Cramlington

How much does a principal earn in Cramlington?

Average base salary in Cramlington

£77,900 per year

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

Highest paying cities for principals near Cramlington

Compare average principal pay in Cramlington and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Cramlington This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Coventry£77,900 per yearView jobs
Cowbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
Craigavon£77,900 per yearView jobs
Crawley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Crewe£77,900 per yearView jobs
Criccieth£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Cramlington

How much does a principal earn in Cramlington?

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

Cramlington 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 Cramlington?

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

How can a principal in Cramlington increase their salary?

Principals in Cramlington 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 Cramlington and nationally?

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

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