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Salary guide · East of England

Principal Salary in East of England

How much does a principal earn in East of England?

Average base salary in East of England

£83,640 per year

per year in East of England · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£61,200 per year£83,640 per year£122,400 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in East of England is adjusted by 1.02× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near East of England

Compare average principal pay in East of England and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
East of England This location£83,640 per yearView jobs
East Midlands£78,720 per yearView jobs
East Riding of Yorkshire£78,720 per yearView jobs
East Kilbride£77,900 per yearView jobs
East Lothian£77,900 per yearView jobs
East Renfrewshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
East Sussex£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in East of England?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in East of England

How much does a principal earn in East of England?

The average salary for a principal in East of England is £83,640 per year, typically ranging from £61,200 per year to £122,400 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is East of England a well-paid area for principals?

East of England pays principals around 2% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in East of England?

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

How can a principal in East of England increase their salary?

Principals in East of England typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in East of England and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In East of England it's £83,640 per year — a premium of £1,640 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in East of England

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