Salary guide · Margate
How much does a principal earn in Margate?
Average base salary in Margate
£77,900 per year
per year in Margate · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Margate is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Margate and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £80,360 per year | View jobs |
| Margate This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Malvern | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Mansfield | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Market Drayton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Market Harborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Marlborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Margate is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Margate 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 Margate rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Margate 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 Margate it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Margate from schools, trusts and agencies.
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