Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average principal pay in Richmond upon Thames and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames This location | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Rhondda | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Rhyl | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Rickmansworth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ripon | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Rochdale | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Head of Year in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Headteacher in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£61,050 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Richmond upon ThamesAssistant Principal in Richmond upon Thames
Average
£86,350 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Richmond upon ThamesThe 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.
Richmond upon Thames pays principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
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Principals in Richmond upon Thames typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
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.
Live principal vacancies in Richmond upon Thames from schools, trusts and agencies.
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