Salary guide · Southampton
How much does a principal earn in Southampton?
Average base salary in Southampton
£78,720 per year
per year in Southampton · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Southampton is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Southampton and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Southampton This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South West England | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| South Yorkshire | £78,720 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 Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Head of Year in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Headteacher in Southampton
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in SouthamptonAssistant Principal in Southampton
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in SouthamptonThe average salary for a principal in Southampton is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Southampton 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 Southampton rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Southampton 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 Southampton it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Southampton from schools, trusts and agencies.
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