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