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Principal Salary in King's Lynn

How much does a principal earn in King's Lynn?

Average base salary in King's Lynn

£77,900 per year

per year in King's Lynn · 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 King's Lynn is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near King's Lynn

Compare average principal pay in King's Lynn and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Kingston upon Thames£90,200 per yearView jobs
King's Lynn This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kilkeel£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kilmarnock£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kilwinning£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kingsbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Hull£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in King's Lynn

How much does a principal earn in King's Lynn?

The average salary for a principal in King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn a well-paid area for principals?

King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn?

Live principal openings in King's Lynn rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in King's Lynn increase their salary?

Principals in King's Lynn 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 King's Lynn and nationally?

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

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