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Salary guide · Tyne and Wear

Principal Salary in Tyne and Wear

How much does a principal earn in Tyne and Wear?

Average base salary in Tyne and Wear

£77,900 per year

per year in Tyne and Wear · 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 Tyne and Wear is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Tyne and Wear

Compare average principal pay in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring areas.

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

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Tyne and Wear

How much does a principal earn in Tyne and Wear?

The average salary for a principal in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear a well-paid area for principals?

Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear?

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

How can a principal in Tyne and Wear increase their salary?

Principals in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Tyne and Wear

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