Salary guide · 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
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.
Compare average principal pay in South Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| South Yorkshire This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £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 |
| Southport | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Head of Year in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Headteacher in South Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in South YorkshireAssistant Principal in South Yorkshire
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in South YorkshireThe 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.
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.
Live principal openings in South Yorkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
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.
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.
Live principal vacancies in South Yorkshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in South YorkshireLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.