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Salary guide · Perth and Kinross

Principal Salary in Perth and Kinross

How much does a principal earn in Perth and Kinross?

Average base salary in Perth and Kinross

£77,900 per year

per year in Perth and Kinross · 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 Perth and Kinross is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Perth and Kinross

Compare average principal pay in Perth and Kinross and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Perth and Kinross This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Pembrokeshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
Penarth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Perth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Peterborough£77,900 per yearView jobs
Peterhead£77,900 per yearView jobs
Peterlee£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Perth and Kinross

How much does a principal earn in Perth and Kinross?

The average salary for a principal in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross a well-paid area for principals?

Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross?

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

How can a principal in Perth and Kinross increase their salary?

Principals in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Perth and Kinross

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