Salary guide · Manchester
How much does a principal earn in Manchester?
Average base salary in Manchester
£80,360 per year
per year in Manchester · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Manchester is adjusted by 0.98× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Manchester and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Manchester
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in ManchesterAssistant Head of Year in Manchester
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ManchesterAssistant Headteacher in Manchester
Average
£54,390 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in ManchesterThe average salary for a principal in Manchester is £80,360 per year, typically ranging from £58,800 per year to £117,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Manchester tends to sit around 2% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Manchester rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Manchester 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 Manchester it's £80,360 per year — a discount of £1,640 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Manchester from schools, trusts and agencies.
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