Salary guide · Norfolk
How much does a principal earn in Norfolk?
Average base salary in Norfolk
£77,900 per year
per year in Norfolk · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Norfolk is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Norfolk and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North East England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Norfolk This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newtown | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownabbey | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownards | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Norfolk is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Norfolk 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 Norfolk rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Norfolk 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 Norfolk it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Norfolk from schools, trusts and agencies.
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