Salary guide · Thetford
How much does a principal earn in Thetford?
Average base salary in Thetford
£77,900 per year
per year in Thetford · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Thetford is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Thetford and neighbouring areas.
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Thetford
Average
£52,725 per year
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Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in ThetfordThe average salary for a principal in Thetford is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Thetford tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
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Principals in Thetford 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 Thetford it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
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