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