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Principal Salary in North Yorkshire

How much does a principal earn in North Yorkshire?

Average base salary in North Yorkshire

£78,720 per year

per year in North Yorkshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,600 per year£78,720 per year£115,200 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in North Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near North Yorkshire

Compare average principal pay in North Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
North Yorkshire This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
North East England£78,720 per yearView jobs
North West England£78,720 per yearView jobs
North Lanarkshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northallerton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northampton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in North Yorkshire

How much does a principal earn in North Yorkshire?

The average salary for a principal in North Yorkshire is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is North Yorkshire a well-paid area for principals?

North Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 North Yorkshire?

Live principal openings in North Yorkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in North Yorkshire increase their salary?

Principals in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In North Yorkshire it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

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