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