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