Salary guide · Inner London
How much does a principal earn in Inner London?
Average base salary in Inner London
£96,760 per year
per year in Inner London · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Inner London is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Inner London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London This location | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £86,100 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Inner London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Inner LondonAssistant Head of Year in Inner London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Inner LondonAssistant Headteacher in Inner London
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Inner LondonAssistant Principal in Inner London
Average
£92,630 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Inner LondonThe average salary for a principal in Inner London is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Inner London pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
Live principal openings in Inner London rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Inner London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Inner London it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Inner London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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