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Principal Salary in South Yorkshire

How much does a principal earn in South Yorkshire?

Average base salary in South Yorkshire

£78,720 per year

per year in South Yorkshire · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,600 per year£78,720 per year£115,200 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in South Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near South Yorkshire

Compare average principal pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
South Yorkshire This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
South West England£78,720 per yearView jobs
Southampton£78,720 per yearView jobs
South Lanarkshire£77,900 per yearView jobs
South Shields£77,900 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea£77,900 per yearView jobs
Southport£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in South Yorkshire

How much does a principal earn in South Yorkshire?

The average salary for a principal in South Yorkshire is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is South Yorkshire a well-paid area for principals?

South Yorkshire tends to sit around 4% 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 South Yorkshire?

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

How can a principal in South Yorkshire increase their salary?

Principals in South Yorkshire 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 South Yorkshire and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In South Yorkshire it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

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