Salary guide · Ipswich
How much does a principal earn in Ipswich?
Average base salary in Ipswich
£77,900 per year
per year in Ipswich · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Ipswich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Ipswich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Inverclyde | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Inverurie | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Irvine | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Isle of Wight | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Isles of Scilly | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Inverness | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Ipswich is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Ipswich 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 Ipswich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Ipswich 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 Ipswich it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Ipswich from schools, trusts and agencies.
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