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Principal Salary in 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

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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 Merthyr Tydfil (county) is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Merthyr Tydfil (county)

Compare average principal pay in Merthyr Tydfil (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Merton£90,200 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county) This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Melton Mowbray£77,900 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£77,900 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£77,900 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£77,900 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Merthyr Tydfil (county)?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Merthyr Tydfil (county)

How much does a principal earn 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.

Is Merthyr Tydfil (county) a well-paid area for principals?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Merthyr Tydfil (county)?

Live principal openings in Merthyr Tydfil (county) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Merthyr Tydfil (county) increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Merthyr Tydfil (county) and nationally?

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.

Principal jobs in Merthyr Tydfil (county)

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