Salary guide · United Kingdom
How much does a principal earn in United Kingdom?
Average base salary in United Kingdom
£77,900 per year
per year in United Kingdom · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in United Kingdom is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in United Kingdom and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uckfield | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ullapool | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Ulverston | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uttoxeter | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Uxbridge | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Vale of Glamorgan | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in United KingdomAssistant Head of Year in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in United KingdomAssistant Headteacher in United Kingdom
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in United KingdomAssistant Principal in United Kingdom
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in United KingdomThe average salary for a principal in United Kingdom is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
United Kingdom tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
There are currently 1 live principal opening in United Kingdom on SchoolJobs.uk from schools, trusts and agencies. Use the openings list above to see who's hiring right now.
Principals in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in United Kingdom from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in United KingdomLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.