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Principal Salary in Market Harborough

How much does a principal earn in Market Harborough?

Average base salary in Market Harborough

£77,900 per year

per year in Market Harborough · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Market Harborough is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Market Harborough

Compare average principal pay in Market Harborough and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Market Harborough This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Mansfield£77,900 per yearView jobs
Margate£77,900 per yearView jobs
Market Drayton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Marlborough£77,900 per yearView jobs
Marlow£77,900 per yearView jobs
Matlock£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Market Harborough

How much does a principal earn in Market Harborough?

The average salary for a principal in Market Harborough is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Market Harborough a well-paid area for principals?

Market Harborough tends to sit around 5% 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 Market Harborough?

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

How can a principal in Market Harborough increase their salary?

Principals in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Market Harborough it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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