Salary guide · Merthyr Tydfil (county)
How much does a principal earn in Merthyr Tydfil (county)?
Average base salary in Merthyr Tydfil (county)
£77,900 per year
per year in Merthyr Tydfil (county) · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Merthyr Tydfil (county) is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Merthyr Tydfil (county) and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Merton | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Merthyr Tydfil (county) This location | £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 |
| Middlesbrough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Middlewich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Merthyr Tydfil (county)
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Merthyr Tydfil (county)Assistant Head of Year in Merthyr Tydfil (county)
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Merthyr Tydfil (county)Assistant Headteacher in Merthyr Tydfil (county)
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Merthyr Tydfil (county)Assistant Principal in Merthyr Tydfil (county)
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Merthyr Tydfil (county)The average salary for a principal in Merthyr Tydfil (county) is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Merthyr Tydfil (county) 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 Merthyr Tydfil (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Merthyr Tydfil (county) 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 Merthyr Tydfil (county) it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Merthyr Tydfil (county) from schools, trusts and agencies.
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