Salary guide · Hereford
How much does a principal earn in Hereford?
Average base salary in Hereford
£77,900 per year
per year in Hereford · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Hereford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Hereford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Hereford This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Helensburgh | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hemel Hempstead | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Henley-on-Thames | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Herefordshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hertford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Hereford
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in HerefordAssistant Head of Year in Hereford
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in HerefordThe average salary for a principal in Hereford is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Hereford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Hereford 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 Hereford it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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