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Principal Salary in East Renfrewshire

How much does a principal earn in East Renfrewshire?

Average base salary in East Renfrewshire

£77,900 per year

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

Highest paying cities for principals near East Renfrewshire

Compare average principal pay in East Renfrewshire and neighbouring areas.

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

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

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in East Renfrewshire

How much does a principal earn in East Renfrewshire?

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

East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire?

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

How can a principal in East Renfrewshire increase their salary?

Principals in East Renfrewshire 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 East Renfrewshire and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in East Renfrewshire

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