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Principal Salary in 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

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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 Stockton-on-Tees is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Stockton-on-Tees

Compare average principal pay in Stockton-on-Tees and neighbouring areas.

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

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Stockton-on-Tees?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Stockton-on-Tees

How much does a principal earn in Stockton-on-Tees?

The 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.

Is Stockton-on-Tees a well-paid area for principals?

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.

Which schools and agencies hire principals in Stockton-on-Tees?

Live principal openings in Stockton-on-Tees rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Stockton-on-Tees increase their salary?

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.

What's the difference between principal pay in Stockton-on-Tees and nationally?

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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