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Principal Salary in Hertfordshire

How much does a principal earn in Hertfordshire?

Average base salary in Hertfordshire

£85,280 per year

per year in Hertfordshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£62,400 per year£85,280 per year£124,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Hertfordshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Hertfordshire

Compare average principal pay in Hertfordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Hertfordshire This location£85,280 per yearView jobs
Hereford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Herefordshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
Hertford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Hexham£77,900 per yearView jobs
High Wycombe£77,900 per yearView jobs
Highland£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Hertfordshire?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Hertfordshire

How much does a principal earn in Hertfordshire?

The average salary for a principal in Hertfordshire is £85,280 per year, typically ranging from £62,400 per year to £124,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Hertfordshire a well-paid area for principals?

Hertfordshire pays principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Hertfordshire?

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

How can a principal in Hertfordshire increase their salary?

Principals in Hertfordshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Hertfordshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Hertfordshire it's £85,280 per year — a premium of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Hertfordshire

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