Salary guide · England
How much does a principal earn in England?
Average base salary in England
£77,900 per year
per year in England · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in England is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in England and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a principal in England is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
England tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in England 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.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In England it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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