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Principal Salary in Newark-on-Trent

How much does a principal earn in Newark-on-Trent?

Average base salary in Newark-on-Trent

£77,900 per year

per year in Newark-on-Trent · 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 Newark-on-Trent is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newark-on-Trent

Compare average principal pay in Newark-on-Trent and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newcastle (NI)£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newark-on-Trent This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Neath£77,900 per yearView jobs
Neath Port Talbot£77,900 per yearView jobs
Nelson£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Newark-on-Trent?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newark-on-Trent

How much does a principal earn in Newark-on-Trent?

The average salary for a principal in Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent a well-paid area for principals?

Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent?

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

How can a principal in Newark-on-Trent increase their salary?

Principals in Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent and nationally?

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

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