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Principal Salary in Port Glasgow

How much does a principal earn in Port Glasgow?

Average base salary in Port Glasgow

£81,180 per year

per year in Port Glasgow · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£59,400 per year£81,180 per year£118,800 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Port Glasgow is adjusted by 0.99× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Port Glasgow

Compare average principal pay in Port Glasgow and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Port Glasgow This location£81,180 per yearView jobs
Pontypool£77,900 per yearView jobs
Pontypridd£77,900 per yearView jobs
Poole£77,900 per yearView jobs
Port Talbot£77,900 per yearView jobs
Portadown£77,900 per yearView jobs
Porthcawl£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Port Glasgow

How much does a principal earn in Port Glasgow?

The average salary for a principal in Port Glasgow is £81,180 per year, typically ranging from £59,400 per year to £118,800 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Port Glasgow a well-paid area for principals?

Port Glasgow tends to sit around 1% 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 Port Glasgow?

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

How can a principal in Port Glasgow increase their salary?

Principals in Port Glasgow 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 Port Glasgow and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Port Glasgow it's £81,180 per year — a discount of £820 per year versus the UK average.

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