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