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Principal Salary in Newport (county)

How much does a principal earn in Newport (county)?

Average base salary in Newport (county)

£77,080 per year

per year in Newport (county) · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£56,400 per year£77,080 per year£112,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Newport (county) is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newport (county)

Compare average principal pay in Newport (county) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newham£96,760 per yearView jobs
Newcastle-under-Lyme£78,720 per yearView jobs
Newmarket£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newquay£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newport (county) This location£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 Newport (county)?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newport (county)

How much does a principal earn in Newport (county)?

The average salary for a principal in Newport (county) is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Newport (county) a well-paid area for principals?

Newport (county) tends to sit around 6% 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 Newport (county)?

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

How can a principal in Newport (county) increase their salary?

Principals in Newport (county) 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 Newport (county) and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Newport (county) it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Newport (county)

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