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Principal Salary in St Helens

How much does a principal earn in St Helens?

Average base salary in St Helens

£77,900 per year

per year in St Helens · 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 Helens is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near St Helens

Compare average principal pay in St Helens and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
St Helens This location£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
St Ives£77,900 per yearView jobs
St Neots£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stafford£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in St Helens

How much does a principal earn in St Helens?

The average salary for a principal in St Helens 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 Helens a well-paid area for principals?

St Helens 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 Helens?

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

How can a principal in St Helens increase their salary?

Principals in St Helens 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 Helens and nationally?

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

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