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Salary guide · Newport (Isle of Wight)

Principal Salary in Newport (Isle of Wight)

How much does a principal earn in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Average base salary in Newport (Isle of Wight)

£77,080 per year

per year in Newport (Isle of Wight) · 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 (Isle of Wight) is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Newport (Isle of Wight)

Compare average principal pay in Newport (Isle of Wight) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Newham£96,760 per yearView jobs
Newmarket£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newquay£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newry£77,900 per yearView jobs
Newport (Isle of Wight) This location£77,080 per yearView jobs
Newport (county)£77,080 per yearView jobs
Newport (Wales)£77,080 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Newport (Isle of Wight)

How much does a principal earn in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

The average salary for a principal in Newport (Isle of Wight) 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 (Isle of Wight) a well-paid area for principals?

Newport (Isle of Wight) 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 (Isle of Wight)?

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

How can a principal in Newport (Isle of Wight) increase their salary?

Principals in Newport (Isle of Wight) 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 (Isle of Wight) and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Newport (Isle of Wight)

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