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Salary guide · Yorkshire and the Humber

Principal Salary in Yorkshire and the Humber

How much does a principal earn in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Average base salary in Yorkshire and the Humber

£78,720 per year

per year in Yorkshire and the Humber · STPCD Leadership scale

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£57,600 per year£78,720 per year£115,200 per year

Head of an academy or college. Equivalent to headteacher in maintained schools. Principal pay in Yorkshire and the Humber is adjusted by 0.96× versus the UK average.

Highest paying cities for principals near Yorkshire and the Humber

Compare average principal pay in Yorkshire and the Humber and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage principal salaryJobs
Yorkshire and the Humber This location£78,720 per yearView jobs
York£78,720 per yearView jobs
Yate£77,900 per yearView jobs
Yeovil£77,900 per yearView jobs
Ystradgynlais£77,900 per yearView jobs

How much do similar professions to Principal get paid in Yorkshire and the Humber?

Frequently asked questions about principal pay in Yorkshire and the Humber

How much does a principal earn in Yorkshire and the Humber?

The average salary for a principal in Yorkshire and the Humber is £78,720 per year, typically ranging from £57,600 per year to £115,200 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Yorkshire and the Humber a well-paid area for principals?

Yorkshire and the Humber tends to sit around 4% 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 Yorkshire and the Humber?

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

How can a principal in Yorkshire and the Humber increase their salary?

Principals in Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Yorkshire and the Humber and nationally?

Nationally the average is £82,000 per year. In Yorkshire and the Humber it's £78,720 per year — a discount of £3,280 per year versus the UK average.

Principal jobs in Yorkshire and the Humber

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