Salary guide · Stirling
How much does a principal earn in Stirling?
Average base salary in Stirling
£77,900 per year
per year in Stirling · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Stirling is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Stirling and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Staines-upon-Thames | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stamford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stevenage | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stirling (council) | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stockport | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stockton-on-Tees | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Stirling
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in StirlingAssistant Head of Year in Stirling
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in StirlingThe average salary for a principal in Stirling is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Stirling tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Stirling rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Stirling 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 Stirling it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Stirling from schools, trusts and agencies.
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