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Principal Salary in 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

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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 St Andrews is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near St Andrews

Compare average principal pay in St Andrews and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Southwark£96,760 per yearView jobs
St Albans£85,280 per yearView jobs
St Andrews This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Spalding£77,900 per yearView jobs
St Asaph£77,900 per yearView jobs
St Austell£77,900 per yearView jobs
St Davids£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in St Andrews

How much does a principal earn in St Andrews?

The 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.

Is St Andrews a well-paid area for principals?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in St Andrews?

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

How can a principal in St Andrews increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between principal pay in St Andrews and nationally?

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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