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Principal Salary in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a principal earn in Richmond upon Thames?

Average base salary in Richmond upon Thames

£90,200 per year

per year in Richmond upon Thames · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£66,000 per year£90,200 per year£132,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Richmond upon Thames is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for principals near Richmond upon Thames

Compare average principal pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Richmond upon Thames This location£90,200 per yearView jobs
Rhondda£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rhondda Cynon Taf£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rhyl£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rickmansworth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ripon£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rochdale£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Richmond upon Thames

How much does a principal earn in Richmond upon Thames?

The average salary for a principal in Richmond upon Thames is £90,200 per year, typically ranging from £66,000 per year to £132,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Richmond upon Thames a well-paid area for principals?

Richmond upon Thames pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Richmond upon Thames?

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

How can a principal in Richmond upon Thames increase their salary?

Principals in Richmond upon Thames typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between principal pay in Richmond upon Thames and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Richmond upon Thames it's £90,200 per year — a premium of £8,200 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Richmond upon Thames

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