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Principal Salary in Kingston upon Thames

How much does a principal earn in Kingston upon Thames?

Average base salary in Kingston upon Thames

£90,200 per year

per year in Kingston upon Thames · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£66,000 per year£90,200 per year£132,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Kingston upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Kingston upon Thames

Compare average principal pay in Kingston upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Kingston upon Thames This location£90,200 per yearView jobs
King's Lynn£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kingsbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kingston upon Hull£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kirkcaldy£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kirkintilloch£77,900 per yearView jobs
Kirkwall£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Kingston upon Thames

How much does a principal earn in Kingston upon Thames?

The average salary for a principal in Kingston upon Thames is £90,200 per year, typically ranging from £66,000 per year to £132,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Kingston upon Thames a well-paid area for principals?

Kingston upon Thames pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Kingston upon Thames?

Live principal openings in Kingston upon Thames rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Kingston upon Thames increase their salary?

Principals in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Kingston upon Thames it's £90,200 per year — a premium of £8,200 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Kingston upon Thames

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