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Principal Salary in Shetland Islands

How much does a principal earn in Shetland Islands?

Average base salary in Shetland Islands

£77,900 per year

per year in Shetland Islands · 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 Shetland Islands is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Shetland Islands

Compare average principal pay in Shetland Islands and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Shetland Islands This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Shaftesbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Sheffield£77,900 per yearView jobs
Sherborne£77,900 per yearView jobs
Shipley£77,900 per yearView jobs
Shrewsbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Shropshire£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Shetland Islands?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Shetland Islands

How much does a principal earn in Shetland Islands?

The average salary for a principal in Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands a well-paid area for principals?

Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands?

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

How can a principal in Shetland Islands increase their salary?

Principals in Shetland Islands 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 Shetland Islands and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Shetland Islands

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