Salary guide · Newbury
How much does a principal earn in Newbury?
Average base salary in Newbury
£77,900 per year
per year in Newbury · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newbury is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newbury and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle (NI) | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newbury This location | £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 |
| Newcastle | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Newbury is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newbury 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 Newbury rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newbury 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 Newbury it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newbury from schools, trusts and agencies.
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