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Principal Salary in West Dunbartonshire

How much does a principal earn in West Dunbartonshire?

Average base salary in West Dunbartonshire

£77,900 per year

per year in West Dunbartonshire · 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 West Dunbartonshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near West Dunbartonshire

Compare average principal pay in West Dunbartonshire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
West Midlands£78,720 per yearView jobs
West Midlands (county)£78,720 per yearView jobs
West Dunbartonshire This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Welshpool£77,900 per yearView jobs
Welwyn Garden City£77,900 per yearView jobs
West Bromwich£77,900 per yearView jobs
West Lothian£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in West Dunbartonshire?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in West Dunbartonshire

How much does a principal earn in West Dunbartonshire?

The average salary for a principal in West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire a well-paid area for principals?

West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire?

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

How can a principal in West Dunbartonshire increase their salary?

Principals in West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in West Dunbartonshire

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