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Principal Salary in Western Isles

How much does a principal earn in Western Isles?

Average base salary in Western Isles

£77,900 per year

per year in Western Isles · 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 Western Isles is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Western Isles

Compare average principal pay in Western Isles and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Westminster£96,760 per yearView jobs
West Yorkshire£78,720 per yearView jobs
Western Isles This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
West Sussex£77,900 per yearView jobs
Westbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Weston-super-Mare£77,900 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Western Isles?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Western Isles

How much does a principal earn in Western Isles?

The average salary for a principal in Western Isles 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 Western Isles a well-paid area for principals?

Western Isles 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 Western Isles?

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

How can a principal in Western Isles increase their salary?

Principals in Western Isles 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 Western Isles and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Western Isles

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