Salary guide · Kirkcaldy
How much does a principal earn in Kirkcaldy?
Average base salary in Kirkcaldy
£77,900 per year
per year in Kirkcaldy · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Kirkcaldy is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Kirkcaldy and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkcaldy This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kingsbridge | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kingston upon Hull | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkintilloch | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Kirkwall | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Knutsford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in KirkcaldyAssistant Head of Year in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in KirkcaldyAssistant Headteacher in Kirkcaldy
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in KirkcaldyThe average salary for a principal in Kirkcaldy is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Kirkcaldy from schools, trusts and agencies.
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