Salary guide · York
How much does a principal earn in York?
Average base salary in York
£78,720 per year
per year in York · STPCD Leadership scale
Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in York is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.
Compare average principal pay in York and neighbouring areas.
The average salary for a principal in York is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.
York tends to sit around 4% below the UK average for principals. Regional demand, cost of living and school funding all play a part.
Live principal openings in York rotate throughout the year. Set a job alert to be notified as soon as roles are posted.
Principals in York 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 York it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.
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