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Vice Principal Salary in Merton

How much does a vice principal earn in Merton?

Average base salary in Merton

£86,350 per year

per year in Merton · STPCD Leadership Pay Range

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25th percentileMedian75th percentile
£63,800 per year£86,350 per year£128,700 per year

Vice Principal pay follows the school leadership range, with salary influenced by school size, phase and location. Vice Principal pay in Merton is adjusted by 1.10× versus the UK average to reflect London-area weighting.

Highest paying cities for vice principals near Merton

Compare average vice principal pay in Merton and neighbouring areas.

CityAverage vice principal salaryJobs
Merton This location£86,350 per yearView jobs
Merseyside£74,575 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil£74,575 per yearView jobs
Merthyr Tydfil (county)£74,575 per yearView jobs
Middlesbrough£74,575 per yearView jobs
Middlewich£74,575 per yearView jobs
Midhurst£74,575 per yearView jobs

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Frequently asked questions about vice principal pay in Merton

How much does a vice principal earn in Merton?

The average salary for a vice principal in Merton is £86,350 per year, typically ranging from £63,800 per year to £128,700 per year depending on experience, phase and school type.

Is Merton a well-paid area for vice principals?

Merton pays vice principals around 10% above the UK average thanks to London-area weighting on STPCD Leadership Pay Range.

Which schools and agencies hire vice principals in Merton?

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

How can a vice principal in Merton increase their salary?

Vice Principals in Merton typically increase pay by moving up STPCD Leadership Pay Range, taking on TLR or leadership responsibility, gaining specialist qualifications.

What's the difference between vice principal pay in Merton and nationally?

Nationally the average is £78,500 per year. In Merton it's £86,350 per year — a premium of £7,850 per year versus the UK average.

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