Salary guide · Merseyside
How much does a principal earn in Merseyside?
Average base salary in Merseyside
£77,900 per year
per year in Merseyside · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Merseyside is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Merseyside and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Merseyside This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Melksham | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Melrose | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Melton Mowbray | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in MerseysideAssistant Head of Year in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in MerseysideAssistant Headteacher in Merseyside
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in MerseysideThe average salary for a principal in Merseyside is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merseyside 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 Merseyside rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Merseyside 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 Merseyside it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Merseyside from schools, trusts and agencies.
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