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Principal Salary in Isle of Wight

How much does a principal earn in Isle of Wight?

Average base salary in Isle of Wight

£77,900 per year

per year in Isle of Wight · 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 Isle of Wight is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Isle of Wight

Compare average principal pay in Isle of Wight and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Islington£96,760 per yearView jobs
Isle of Wight This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Inverurie£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ipswich£77,900 per yearView jobs
Irvine£77,900 per yearView jobs
Isles of Scilly£77,900 per yearView jobs
Keighley£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Isle of Wight?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Isle of Wight

How much does a principal earn in Isle of Wight?

The average salary for a principal in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight a well-paid area for principals?

Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight?

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

How can a principal in Isle of Wight increase their salary?

Principals in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Isle of Wight

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