Salary guide · Hertford
How much does a principal earn in Hertford?
Average base salary in Hertford
£77,900 per year
per year in Hertford · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Hertford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Hertford and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Hertford This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Henley-on-Thames | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hereford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Herefordshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hexham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| High Wycombe | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Hertford
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in HertfordAssistant Head of Year in Hertford
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in HertfordThe average salary for a principal in Hertford is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Hertford 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 Hertford rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Hertford 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 Hertford it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Hertford from schools, trusts and agencies.
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