Salary guide · Washington
How much does a principal earn in Washington?
Average base salary in Washington
£77,900 per year
per year in Washington · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Washington is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Washington and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Watford | £85,280 per year | View jobs |
| Washington This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Warrington | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Warwick | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Warwickshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wellingborough | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wellington | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WashingtonAssistant Head of Year in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WashingtonAssistant Headteacher in Washington
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WashingtonThe average salary for a principal in Washington is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Washington 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 Washington rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Washington 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 Washington it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Washington from schools, trusts and agencies.
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