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