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