Salary guide · Wiltshire
How much does a principal earn in Wiltshire?
Average base salary in Wiltshire
£77,900 per year
per year in Wiltshire · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Wiltshire is adjusted by 0.95× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in Wiltshire and neighbouring areas.
| City | Average principal salary | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire This location | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wigan | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wigton | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wilmslow | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Wimborne Minster | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Winchester | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
| Windermere | £77,900 per year | View jobs |
Assistant Head of Sixth Form in Wiltshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of sixth form jobs in WiltshireAssistant Head of Year in Wiltshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant head of year jobs in WiltshireAssistant Headteacher in Wiltshire
Average
£52,725 per year
See assistant headteacher jobs in WiltshireThe average salary for a principal in Wiltshire is £77,900 per year, typically ranging from £57,000 per year to £114,000 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire it's £77,900 per year — a discount of £4,100 per year versus the UK average.
Live principal vacancies in Wiltshire from schools, trusts and agencies.
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