Salary guide · Northampton
How much does a principal earn in Northampton?
Average base salary in Northampton
£77,900 per year
per year in Northampton · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Northampton is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Northampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| North West England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| North Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northallerton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Northampton
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in NorthamptonAssistant Principal in Northampton
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in NorthamptonThe average salary for a principal in Northampton is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northampton 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 Northampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Northampton 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 Northampton it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Northampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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