Salary guide · West Sussex
How much does a principal earn in West Sussex?
Average base salary in West Sussex
£77,900 per year
per year in West Sussex · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in West Sussex is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in West Sussex and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| West Lothian | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West SussexAssistant Head of Year in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West SussexAssistant Headteacher in West Sussex
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West SussexAssistant Principal in West Sussex
Average
£74,575 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West SussexThe average salary for a principal in West Sussex is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
West Sussex 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 West Sussex rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in West Sussex 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 Sussex it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in West Sussex from schools, trusts and agencies.
Browse Principal jobs in West SussexLive teacher, TA, SEND, leadership and support-staff vacancies across the UK.