Salary guide · Grays
How much does a principal earn in Grays?
Average base salary in Grays
£77,900 per year
per year in Grays · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Grays is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Grays and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £94,300 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester | £81,180 per year | View jobs |
| Grays This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Grangemouth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Grantham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Gravesend | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Grays is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Grays 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 Grays rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Grays 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 Grays it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Grays from schools, trusts and agencies.
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