Salary guide · South West England
How much does a principal earn in South West England?
Average base salary in South West England
£78,720 per year
per year in South West England · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in South West England is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in South West England and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South East England | £83,640 per year | View jobs |
| South West England This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South Lanarkshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| South Shields | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Southend-on-Sea | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Head of Year in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Headteacher in South West England
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South West EnglandAssistant Principal in South West England
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South West EnglandThe average salary for a principal in South West England is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
South West England tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in South West England rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in South West England 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 South West England it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in South West England from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in South West EnglandLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.