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Principal Salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a principal earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Average base salary in Newcastle upon Tyne

£78,720 per year

per year in Newcastle upon Tyne · 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 upon Tyne is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare average principal pay in Newcastle upon Tyne and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newcastle upon Tyne This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
Gateshead£77,900 per yearView jobs
Sunderland£77,900 per yearView jobs
Durham£77,900 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newcastle£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much does a principal earn in Newcastle upon Tyne?

The average salary for a principal in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne a well-paid area for principals?

Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne?

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

How can a principal in Newcastle upon Tyne increase their salary?

Principals in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Newcastle upon Tyne

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