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Principal Salary in Monmouthshire

How much does a principal earn in Monmouthshire?

Average base salary in Monmouthshire

£77,900 per year

per year in Monmouthshire · 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 Monmouthshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Monmouthshire

Compare average principal pay in Monmouthshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Monmouthshire This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Minehead£77,900 per yearView jobs
Mold£77,900 per yearView jobs
Monmouth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Montgomery£77,900 per yearView jobs
Montrose£77,900 per yearView jobs
Moray£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Monmouthshire?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Monmouthshire

How much does a principal earn in Monmouthshire?

The average salary for a principal in Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire a well-paid area for principals?

Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire?

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

How can a principal in Monmouthshire increase their salary?

Principals in Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Monmouthshire

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