Salary guide · West Yorkshire
How much does a principal earn in West Yorkshire?
Average base salary in West Yorkshire
£78,720 per year
per year in West Yorkshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in West Yorkshire is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in West Yorkshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire This location | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Midlands (county) | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| West Sussex | £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 Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in West YorkshireAssistant Head of Year in West Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in West YorkshireAssistant Headteacher in West Yorkshire
Average
£53,280 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in West YorkshireAssistant Principal in West Yorkshire
Average
£75,360 per year
See assistant principal jobs in West YorkshireThe average salary for a principal in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in West Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in West Yorkshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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