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Principal Salary in Oxfordshire

How much does a principal earn in Oxfordshire?

Average base salary in Oxfordshire

£85,280 per year

per year in Oxfordshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£62,400 per year£85,280 per year£124,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Oxfordshire is adjusted by 1.04× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Oxfordshire

Compare average principal pay in Oxfordshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Outer London£90,200 per yearView jobs
Oxfordshire This location£85,280 per yearView jobs
Oxford£85,280 per yearView jobs
Otley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Padstow£77,900 per yearView jobs
Paignton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Paisley£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Oxfordshire?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Oxfordshire

How much does a principal earn in Oxfordshire?

The average salary for a principal in Oxfordshire is £85,280 per year, typically ranging from £62,400 per year to £124,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Oxfordshire a well-paid area for principals?

Oxfordshire pays principals around 4% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Oxfordshire?

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

How can a principal in Oxfordshire increase their salary?

Principals in Oxfordshire typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Oxfordshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Oxfordshire it's £85,280 per year — a premium of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

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