Salary guide · Highland
How much does a principal earn in Highland?
Average base salary in Highland
£77,080 per year
per year in Highland · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Highland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Highland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Hertfordshire | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Hexham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| High Wycombe | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hinckley | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Hitchin | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Highland This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Highland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in HighlandAssistant Head of Year in Highland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in HighlandThe average salary for a principal in Highland is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Highland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Highland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Highland 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 Highland it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Highland from schools, trusts and agencies.
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