Salary guide · North Ayrshire
How much does a principal earn in North Ayrshire?
Average base salary in North Ayrshire
£77,900 per year
per year in North Ayrshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in North Ayrshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in North Ayrshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North East England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North West England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownabbey | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownards | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Norfolk | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Head of Year in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Headteacher in North Ayrshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in North AyrshireAssistant Principal in North Ayrshire
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in North AyrshireThe average salary for a principal in North Ayrshire is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in North Ayrshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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