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Principal Salary in Southend-on-Sea

How much does a principal earn in Southend-on-Sea?

Average base salary in Southend-on-Sea

£77,900 per year

per year in Southend-on-Sea · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,000 per year£77,900 per year£114,000 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Southend-on-Sea is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Southend-on-Sea

Compare average principal pay in Southend-on-Sea and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Southwark£96,760 per yearView jobs
South West England£78,720 per yearView jobs
South Yorkshire£78,720 per yearView jobs
Southampton£78,720 per yearView jobs
Southend-on-Sea This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Southport£77,900 per yearView jobs
Spalding£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Southend-on-Sea?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Southend-on-Sea

How much does a principal earn in Southend-on-Sea?

The average salary for a principal in Southend-on-Sea is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Southend-on-Sea a well-paid area for principals?

Southend-on-Sea tends to sit around 5% 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 Southend-on-Sea?

Live principal openings in Southend-on-Sea rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Southend-on-Sea increase their salary?

Principals in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Southend-on-Sea it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.

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