Salary guide · Leicester
How much does a principal earn in Leicester?
Average base salary in Leicester
£78,720 per year
per year in Leicester · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Leicester is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Leicester and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Leicester
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in LeicesterAssistant Head of Year in Leicester
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in LeicesterAssistant Headteacher in Leicester
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in LeicesterThe average salary for a principal in Leicester is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Leicester tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Leicester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Leicester 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 Leicester it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
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