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Principal Salary in Worcestershire

How much does a principal earn in Worcestershire?

Average base salary in Worcestershire

£77,900 per year

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

Highest paying cities for principals near Worcestershire

Compare average principal pay in Worcestershire and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Worcestershire This location£77,900 per yearView jobs
Wolverhampton£77,900 per yearView jobs
Woodbridge£77,900 per yearView jobs
Worcester£77,900 per yearView jobs
Workington£77,900 per yearView jobs
Worksop£77,900 per yearView jobs
Worthing£77,900 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Worcestershire

How much does a principal earn in Worcestershire?

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

Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire?

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

How can a principal in Worcestershire increase their salary?

Principals in Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire and nationally?

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

Principal jobs in Worcestershire

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