Salary guide · Hamilton
How much does a principal earn in Hamilton?
Average base salary in Hamilton
£77,900 per year
per year in Hamilton · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Hamilton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Hamilton and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Hamilton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in HamiltonAssistant Head of Year in Hamilton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in HamiltonThe average salary for a principal in Hamilton is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Hamilton 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 Hamilton it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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