Salary guide · Outer London
How much does a principal earn in Outer London?
Average base salary in Outer London
£90,200 per year
per year in Outer London · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Outer London is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Outer London and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Inner London | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Outer London This location | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| London Fringe | £86,100 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Head of Year in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Headteacher in Outer London
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Outer LondonAssistant Principal in Outer London
Average
£86,350 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Outer LondonThe average salary for a principal in Outer London is £90,200 per year, typically ranging from £66,000 per year to £132,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Outer London pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Outer London typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Outer London it's £90,200 per year — a premium of £8,200 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Outer London from schools, trusts and agencies.
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