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