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Principal Salary in Newcastle (NI)

How much does a principal earn in Newcastle (NI)?

Average base salary in Newcastle (NI)

£78,720 per year

per year in Newcastle (NI) · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,600 per year£78,720 per year£115,200 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newcastle (NI) is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newcastle (NI)

Compare average principal pay in Newcastle (NI) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newham£96,760 per yearView jobs
Newcastle (NI) This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newark-on-Trent£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 Newcastle (NI)?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newcastle (NI)

How much does a principal earn in Newcastle (NI)?

The average salary for a principal in Newcastle (NI) is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newcastle (NI) a well-paid area for principals?

Newcastle (NI) tends to sit around 4% 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 Newcastle (NI)?

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

How can a principal in Newcastle (NI) increase their salary?

Principals in Newcastle (NI) 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 Newcastle (NI) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Newcastle (NI) it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Newcastle (NI)

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