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Principal Salary in Leicestershire

How much does a principal earn in Leicestershire?

Average base salary in Leicestershire

£78,720 per year

per year in Leicestershire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,600 per year£78,720 per year£115,200 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Leicestershire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Leicestershire

Compare average principal pay in Leicestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Leicestershire This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
Leeds£78,720 per yearView jobs
Leicester£78,720 per yearView jobs
Leek£77,900 per yearView jobs
Leigh£77,900 per yearView jobs
Lerwick£77,900 per yearView jobs
Letchworth£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Leicestershire

How much does a principal earn in Leicestershire?

The average salary for a principal in Leicestershire is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Leicestershire a well-paid area for principals?

Leicestershire tends to sit around 4% 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 Leicestershire?

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

How can a principal in Leicestershire increase their salary?

Principals in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Leicestershire it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Leicestershire

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