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