Salary guide · Croydon
How much does a principal earn in Croydon?
Average base salary in Croydon
£90,200 per year
per year in Croydon · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Croydon is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Croydon and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a principal in Croydon is £90,200 per year, typically ranging from £66,000 per year to £132,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Croydon pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Croydon typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Croydon it's £90,200 per year — a premium of £8,200 per year versus the UK average.
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