Salary guide · North East England
How much does a principal earn in North East England?
Average base salary in North East England
£78,720 per year
per year in North East England · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in North East England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in North East England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North East England This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North West England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Newtownards | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Norfolk | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in North East England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in North East EnglandAssistant Head of Year in North East England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in North East EnglandAssistant Headteacher in North East England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in North East EnglandAssistant Principal in North East England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in North East EnglandThe average salary for a principal in North East England is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
North East England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in North East England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in North East England 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 East England it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in North East England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in North East EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.