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Principal Salary in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a principal earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

Average base salary in Kensington and Chelsea

£96,760 per year

per year in Kensington and Chelsea · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£70,800 per year£96,760 per year£141,600 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Kensington and Chelsea is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Kensington and Chelsea

Compare average principal pay in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Kensington and Chelsea This location£96,760 per yearView jobs
Keighley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kelso£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kendal£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kent£77,900 per yearView jobs
Keswick£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kettering£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Kensington and Chelsea

How much does a principal earn in Kensington and Chelsea?

The average salary for a principal in Kensington and Chelsea is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kensington and Chelsea a well-paid area for principals?

Kensington and Chelsea pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Kensington and Chelsea?

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

How can a principal in Kensington and Chelsea increase their salary?

Principals in Kensington and Chelsea typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Kensington and Chelsea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Kensington and Chelsea it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Kensington and Chelsea

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