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Principal Salary in 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

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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 Newmarket is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newmarket

Compare average principal pay in Newmarket and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newham£96,760 per yearView jobs
Newcastle upon Tyne£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newmarket This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newport (county)£77,080 per yearView jobs
Newport (Isle of Wight)£77,080 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Newmarket?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newmarket

How much does a principal earn in Newmarket?

The 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.

Is Newmarket a well-paid area for principals?

Newmarket 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 Newmarket?

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

How can a principal in Newmarket increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Newmarket and nationally?

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.

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