Salary guide · Walsall
How much does a principal earn in Walsall?
Average base salary in Walsall
£77,900 per year
per year in Walsall · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Walsall is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Walsall and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Forest | £90,200 per year | View jobs |
| Walsall This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wallasey | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wallingford | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Waltham Abbey | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wales | £77,080 per year | View jobs |
The average salary for a principal in Walsall is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Walsall tends to sit around 5% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in Walsall rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Walsall 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 Walsall it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Walsall from schools, trusts and agencies.
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