Salary guide · St Andrews
How much does a principal earn in St Andrews?
Average base salary in St Andrews
£77,900 per year
per year in St Andrews · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in St Andrews is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in St Andrews and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in St Andrews
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in St AndrewsAssistant Head of Year in St Andrews
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in St AndrewsAssistant Headteacher in St Andrews
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in St AndrewsThe average salary for a principal in St Andrews is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
St Andrews tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in St Andrews 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 St Andrews it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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