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Principal Salary in High Wycombe

How much does a principal earn in High Wycombe?

Average base salary in High Wycombe

£77,900 per year

per year in High Wycombe · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in High Wycombe is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near High Wycombe

Compare average principal pay in High Wycombe and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Hillingdon£90,200 per yearView jobs
Hertfordshire£85,280 per yearView jobs
High Wycombe This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Hertford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Hexham£77,900 per yearView jobs
Hinckley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Highland£77,080 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in High Wycombe

How much does a principal earn in High Wycombe?

The average salary for a principal in High Wycombe is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is High Wycombe a well-paid area for principals?

High Wycombe tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in High Wycombe?

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

How can a principal in High Wycombe increase their salary?

Principals in High Wycombe 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.

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

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In High Wycombe it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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