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Principal Salary in Leamington Spa

How much does a principal earn in Leamington Spa?

Average base salary in Leamington Spa

£77,900 per year

per year in Leamington Spa · 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 Leamington Spa is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Leamington Spa

Compare average principal pay in Leamington Spa and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Leeds£78,720 per yearView jobs
Leamington Spa This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Largs£77,900 per yearView jobs
Larne£77,900 per yearView jobs
Launceston£77,900 per yearView jobs
Leatherhead£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ledbury£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Leamington Spa

How much does a principal earn in Leamington Spa?

The average salary for a principal in Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa a well-paid area for principals?

Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa?

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

How can a principal in Leamington Spa increase their salary?

Principals in Leamington Spa 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 Leamington Spa and nationally?

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

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