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Principal Salary in Tunbridge Wells

How much does a principal earn in Tunbridge Wells?

Average base salary in Tunbridge Wells

£77,900 per year

per year in Tunbridge Wells · 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 Tunbridge Wells is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Tunbridge Wells

Compare average principal pay in Tunbridge Wells and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Tunbridge Wells This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Troon£77,900 per yearView jobs
Trowbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
Truro£77,900 per yearView jobs
Tyne and Wear£77,900 per yearView jobs
Uckfield£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ullapool£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Tunbridge Wells

How much does a principal earn in Tunbridge Wells?

The average salary for a principal in Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells a well-paid area for principals?

Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells?

Live principal openings in Tunbridge Wells rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Tunbridge Wells increase their salary?

Principals in Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells and nationally?

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

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