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Principal Salary in Great Yarmouth

How much does a principal earn in Great Yarmouth?

Average base salary in Great Yarmouth

£77,900 per year

per year in Great Yarmouth · 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 Great Yarmouth is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Great Yarmouth

Compare average principal pay in Great Yarmouth and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Greater London£94,300 per yearView jobs
Greater Manchester£81,180 per yearView jobs
Great Yarmouth This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Grantham£77,900 per yearView jobs
Gravesend£77,900 per yearView jobs
Grays£77,900 per yearView jobs
Greenock£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Great Yarmouth

How much does a principal earn in Great Yarmouth?

The average salary for a principal in Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth a well-paid area for principals?

Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth?

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

How can a principal in Great Yarmouth increase their salary?

Principals in Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Great Yarmouth

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