Salary guide · Peterhead
How much does a principal earn in Peterhead?
Average base salary in Peterhead
£77,900 per year
per year in Peterhead · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Peterhead is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Peterhead and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhead This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Perth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Perth and Kinross | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Peterborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Peterlee | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Petersfield | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Pickering | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Peterhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in PeterheadAssistant Head of Year in Peterhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in PeterheadAssistant Headteacher in Peterhead
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in PeterheadThe average salary for a principal in Peterhead is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Peterhead 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 Peterhead rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Peterhead 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 Peterhead it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Peterhead from schools, trusts and agencies.
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