Salary guide · Somerset
How much does a principal earn in Somerset?
Average base salary in Somerset
£77,900 per year
per year in Somerset · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Somerset is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Somerset and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Slough | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| South East England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| Somerset This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Sleaford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Solihull | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Ayrshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Somerset
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SomersetAssistant Head of Year in Somerset
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SomersetThe average salary for a principal in Somerset is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Somerset 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 Somerset rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Somerset 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 Somerset it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Somerset from schools, trusts and agencies.
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