Salary guide · Northern Ireland
How much does a principal earn in Northern Ireland?
Average base salary in Northern Ireland
£77,080 per year
per year in Northern Ireland · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Northern Ireland is adjusted by 0.94× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Northern Ireland and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Northallerton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northampton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northamptonshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland This location | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Head of Year in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Headteacher in Northern Ireland
Average
£52,170 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Northern IrelandAssistant Principal in Northern Ireland
Average
£73,790 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Northern IrelandThe average salary for a principal in Northern Ireland is £77,080 per year, typically ranging from £56,400 per year to £112,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Northern Ireland tends to sit around 6% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Northern Ireland rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland it's £77,080 per year — a discount of £4,920 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Northern Ireland from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in Northern IrelandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.