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Principal Salary in Northumberland

How much does a principal earn in Northumberland?

Average base salary in Northumberland

£77,900 per year

per year in Northumberland · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Northumberland is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Northumberland

Compare average principal pay in Northumberland and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Nottingham£78,720 per yearView jobs
Northumberland This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northampton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northamptonshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northwich£77,900 per yearView jobs
Norwich£77,900 per yearView jobs
Northern Ireland£77,080 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Northumberland

How much does a principal earn in Northumberland?

The average salary for a principal in Northumberland is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Northumberland a well-paid area for principals?

Northumberland tends to sit around 5% 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 Northumberland?

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

How can a principal in Northumberland increase their salary?

Principals in Northumberland 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 Northumberland and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Northumberland it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Northumberland

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