How Much Does a Primary/Secondary School Principal Make in the United Kingdom? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More
As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary/Secondary School Principal in the United Kingdom is £73,930, with an hourly rate of £36, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £59,800 to £89,990, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.
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How Much Does a Primary/Secondary School Principal Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?
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Monthly
Weekly
Hourly
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
£59,800
Average£73,930/year
£89,990
£4,983
Average£6,161/month
£7,499
£1,150
Average£1,422/week
£1,731
£29
Average£36/hour
£43
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
£89,990
£7,499
£1,731
£43
Average
£73,930
£6,161
£1,422
£36
25th Percentile
£59,800
£4,983
£1,150
£29
Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Primary/Secondary School Principal salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary.
The average annual pay for a Primary/Secondary School Principal is about £73,930 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £36,
a monthly salary of about £6,161, and a weekly pay of around £1,422. Click the switch button below to see more details about Primary/Secondary School Principal hourly pay,
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How Much Do Primary/Secondary School Principals Earn at Different Levels in 2025?
A Primary/Secondary School Principal's salary varies significantly based on experience level.
Entry typically earn £62,963 - £71,399,
while Intermediate make £63,596 - £71,821,
Senior earn £65,283 - £73,508,
Specialist earn £66,970 - £75,129,
Expert can reach £70,345 - £78,724 or more, depending on the company and location.
Levels
Salary
Entry Level Primary/Secondary School Principal
£68,658
Intermediate Level Primary/Secondary School Principal
£69,290
Senior Level Primary/Secondary School Principal
£70,767
Specialist Level Primary/Secondary School Principal
£72,454
Expert Level Primary/Secondary School Principal
£75,608
£68,6580 yr
£69,290< 2 yrs
£70,7672-4 yrs
£72,4545-8 yrs
£75,608> 8 yrs
Entry Level
7%
Intermediate Level
6%
Senior Level
4%
Specialist Level
2%
Expert Level
2%
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Last Updated on April 22, 2025
What are the Highest Paying Cities in the United Kingdom for Primary/Secondary School Principal?
The top 3 highest-paying cities in the United Kingdom for Primary/Secondary School Principal are London, Brighton and Hove, and Manchester.
In London, the average salary is £79,844 per year, while Brighton and Hove offers £74,479,
and Manchester pays around £70,866 annually.
Which Job Pays More: School Secretary or Primary/Secondary School Principal?
As of April 22, 2025 , a School Secretary makes less than a Primary/Secondary School Principal.
A School Secretary earns an average annual salary of £28,520.
And a Primary/Secondary School Principal earns an average annual salary of £73,930.
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