Salary guide · Newmarket
How much does a principal earn in Newmarket?
Average base salary in Newmarket
£77,900 per year
per year in Newmarket · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newmarket is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Newmarket and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Newham | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newmarket This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (county) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
| Newport (Wales) | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NewmarketAssistant Head of Year in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NewmarketAssistant Headteacher in Newmarket
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NewmarketThe average salary for a principal in Newmarket is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Newmarket 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 Newmarket rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Newmarket 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 Newmarket it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Newmarket from schools, trusts and agencies.
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