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Principal Salary in Weston-super-Mare

How much does a principal earn in Weston-super-Mare?

Average base salary in Weston-super-Mare

£77,900 per year

per year in Weston-super-Mare · 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 Weston-super-Mare is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Weston-super-Mare

Compare average principal pay in Weston-super-Mare and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Westminster£96,760 per yearView jobs
Weston-super-Mare This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Westbury£77,900 per yearView jobs
Western Isles£77,900 per yearView jobs
Wetherby£77,900 per yearView jobs
Weymouth£77,900 per yearView jobs
Whitby£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Weston-super-Mare?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Weston-super-Mare

How much does a principal earn in Weston-super-Mare?

The average salary for a principal in Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare a well-paid area for principals?

Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare?

Live principal openings in Weston-super-Mare rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.

How can a principal in Weston-super-Mare increase their salary?

Principals in Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare and nationally?

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

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