As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Primary/Secondary School Principal in London, UK is £79,844, with an hourly rate of £38, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from £64,584 to £97,189, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

Global Market Data
25TH   £64,584
50TH(Median)   £79,844
75TH   £97,189
Primary/Secondary School Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
25th Percentile Primary/Secondary School Principal Salary £64,584 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Primary/Secondary School Principal Salary £79,844 United Kingdom April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Primary/Secondary School Principal Salary £97,189 United Kingdom April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Primary/Secondary School Principal Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

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 £79,844 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of £38, a monthly salary of about £6,654, and a weekly pay of around £1,535. Click the switch button below to see more details about Primary/Secondary School Principal hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

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 £68,001 - £77,111, while Intermediate make £68,684 - £77,567, Senior earn £70,506 - £79,389, Specialist earn £72,328 - £81,139, Expert can reach £75,972 - £85,022 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Primary/Secondary School Principal £74,150
Intermediate Level Primary/Secondary School Principal £74,834
Senior Level Primary/Secondary School Principal £76,428
Specialist Level Primary/Secondary School Principal £78,250
Expert Level Primary/Secondary School Principal £81,657
£74,150 0 yr
£74,834 < 2 yrs
£76,428 2-4 yrs
£78,250 5-8 yrs
£81,657 > 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 £30,802. And a Primary/Secondary School Principal earns an average annual salary of £73,930.

Job Title Location Salary Range in GBP
School Secretary London, UK
£26,209
£34,319
Assistant Head of School London, UK
£47,166
£68,031
Secondary School Teacher London, UK
£26,949
£43,182
Principal Software Engineer London, UK
£70,134
£100,913
Principal Electrical Engineer London, UK
£39,594
£64,042

Primary/Secondary School Principal Job Openings in London, UK

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