Salary guide · Stockton-on-Tees
How much does a principal earn in Stockton-on-Tees?
Average base salary in Stockton-on-Tees
£77,900 per year
per year in Stockton-on-Tees · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Stockton-on-Tees is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Stockton-on-Tees and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton-on-Tees This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stirling | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stirling (council) | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stockport | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stoke-on-Trent | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stonehaven | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Stornoway | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Stockton-on-Tees
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in Stockton-on-TeesAssistant Head of Year in Stockton-on-Tees
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in Stockton-on-TeesAssistant Headteacher in Stockton-on-Tees
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in Stockton-on-TeesAssistant Principal in Stockton-on-Tees
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in Stockton-on-TeesThe average salary for a principal in Stockton-on-Tees is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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