Salary guide · Greater Manchester
How much does a principal earn in Greater Manchester?
Average base salary in Greater Manchester
£81,180 per year
per year in Greater Manchester · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Greater Manchester is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Greater Manchester and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Greater London | £94,300 per year | View jobs |
| Greenwich | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Greater Manchester This location | £81,180 per year | View jobs |
| Grays | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Great Yarmouth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Greenock | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Grimsby | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Head of Year in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Headteacher in Greater Manchester
Average
£54,945 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Greater ManchesterAssistant Principal in Greater Manchester
Average
£77,715 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Greater ManchesterThe average salary for a principal in Greater Manchester is £81,180 per year, typically ranging from £59,400 per year to £118,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Greater Manchester tends to sit around 1% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Greater Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester it's £81,180 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Greater Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in Greater ManchesterLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.