Salary guide · West Midlands
How much does a principal earn in West Midlands?
Average base salary in West Midlands
£78,720 per year
per year in West Midlands · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in West Midlands is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in West Midlands and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Bromwich | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| West Dunbartonshire | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Head of Year in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Headteacher in West Midlands
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West MidlandsAssistant Principal in West Midlands
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West MidlandsThe average salary for a principal in West Midlands is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Midlands tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in West Midlands rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in West Midlands 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 West Midlands it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in West Midlands from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in West MidlandsLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.