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Principal Salary in Stirling (council)

How much does a principal earn in Stirling (council)?

Average base salary in Stirling (council)

£77,900 per year

per year in Stirling (council) · 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 Stirling (council) is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Stirling (council)

Compare average principal pay in Stirling (council) and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Stirling (council) This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stamford£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stevenage£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stirling£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stockport£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stockton-on-Tees£77,900 per yearView jobs
Stoke-on-Trent£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Stirling (council)?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Stirling (council)

How much does a principal earn in Stirling (council)?

The average salary for a principal in Stirling (council) 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 Stirling (council) a well-paid area for principals?

Stirling (council) 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 Stirling (council)?

Live principal openings in Stirling (council) rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Stirling (council) increase their salary?

Principals in Stirling (council) 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 Stirling (council) and nationally?

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

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