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Principal Salary in Ross-on-Wye

How much does a principal earn in Ross-on-Wye?

Average base salary in Ross-on-Wye

£77,900 per year

per year in Ross-on-Wye · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Ross-on-Wye is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Ross-on-Wye

Compare average principal pay in Ross-on-Wye and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Ross-on-Wye This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rochester£77,900 per yearView jobs
Romford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Romsey£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rotherham£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rugby£77,900 per yearView jobs
Rugeley£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Ross-on-Wye?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Ross-on-Wye

How much does a principal earn in Ross-on-Wye?

The average salary for a principal in Ross-on-Wye is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Ross-on-Wye a well-paid area for principals?

Ross-on-Wye tends to sit around 5% 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 Ross-on-Wye?

Live principal openings in Ross-on-Wye rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Ross-on-Wye increase their salary?

Principals in Ross-on-Wye 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 Ross-on-Wye and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Ross-on-Wye it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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