Salary guide · Westminster
How much does a principal earn in Westminster?
Average base salary in Westminster
£96,760 per year
per year in Westminster · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Westminster is adjusted by 1.18× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.
Compare average principal pay in Westminster and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster This location | £96,760 per year | View jobs |
| West Yorkshire | £78,720 per year | View jobs |
| Westbury | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Western Isles | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Weston-super-Mare | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wetherby | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Weymouth | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WestminsterAssistant Head of Year in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WestminsterAssistant Headteacher in Westminster
Average
£65,490 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WestminsterAssistant Principal in Westminster
Average
£92,630 per year
See assistant principal jobs in WestminsterThe average salary for a principal in Westminster is £96,760 per year, typically ranging from £70,800 per year to £141,600 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Westminster pays principals around 18% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership scale.
Live principal openings in Westminster rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Westminster typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership scale, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.
Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Westminster it's £96,760 per year — a premium of £14,760 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Westminster from schools, trusts and agencies.
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