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