School Principal Salary in United Kingdom
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The United Kingdom median is $152,612 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$152,612
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,718
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$152,612
Sheffield, England
Hourly (national)
$73.37
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in United Kingdom
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Liverpool, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Cardiff, Wales | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Leicester, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| Bradford, England | $152,612 | $12,718 | 0% |
| London, England | $119,279 | $9,906 | -22% |
| Bristol, England | $84,472 | $7,095 | -45% |
| Edinburgh, Scotland | $84,071 | $6,961 | -45% |
| Manchester, England | $80,724 | $6,694 | -47% |
| Birmingham, England | $74,968 | $6,292 | -51% |
| Leeds, England | $72,558 | $6,024 | -52% |
| Glasgow, Scotland | $71,889 | $6,024 | -53% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in United Kingdom?
- The national median school principal salary in United Kingdom is about £114,000 per year (£9,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about £53,700 to £114,000.
- Which United Kingdom city pays school principals the most?
- Sheffield, England pays the most at about £114,000 per year.
- Which United Kingdom city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Glasgow, Scotland is on the lower end at about £53,700 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in United Kingdom?
- Across United Kingdom cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about £40,500 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about £157,900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United Kingdom cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in United Kingdom, all shown in GBP.
- Is school principal in demand in United Kingdom?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.