Salary guide · Norwich
How much does a principal earn in Norwich?
Average base salary in Norwich
£77,900 per year
per year in Norwich · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Norwich is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Norwich and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Nottingham | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Nottinghamshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Norwich This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northumberland | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Nuneaton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Northern Ireland | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Norwich is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Norwich 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 Norwich rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Norwich 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 Norwich it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Norwich from schools, trusts and agencies.
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