Salary guide · North West England
How much does a principal earn in North West England?
Average base salary in North West England
£78,720 per year
per year in North West England · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in North West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in North West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North West England This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North East England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North Ayrshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| North Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northallerton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Head of Year in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Headteacher in North West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in North West EnglandAssistant Principal in North West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in North West EnglandThe average salary for a principal in North West 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 West 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 West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in North West 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 West England it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in North West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in North West EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.