What is the median salary for Principal in Reading?

The median salary for Principal in Reading is GBP 54,050 - GBP 168,550 per year.

How does the Principal salary in Reading compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Principal in United Kingdom is GBP 59,200 - GBP 74,925, while in Reading it is GBP 54,050 - GBP 168,550.

Principal salary in United Kingdom

Principal salary in Reading

Based on 136 job listings - Reading, United Kingdom 2026

Average salary

£54,050 - £168,550

Median salary

£54,050 - £168,550

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£50k

25th percentile£50k

Median£54k

75th percentile£58k

90th percentile£58k

50% of professionals earn between £50,000 - £58,100 GBP

The median salary is £54,050

Compare with national average

Reading

Average salary

54,050 - 168,550

Median salary

54,050 - 168,550

136 job openings

United Kingdom

Average salary

59,200 - 74,925

Median salary

59,200 - 74,925

27,453 job openings

Other cities

London4,582 job openings

Manchester1,178 job openings

Birmingham873 job openings

Bristol763 job openings

Leeds551 job openings

Warrington482 job openings

Edinburgh360 job openings

Glasgow344 job openings

Cardiff265 job openings

Nottingham235 job openings

Liverpool222 job openings

Sheffield212 job openings

Leicester205 job openings

Southampton194 job openings

Belfast192 job openings

Bolton191 job openings

Cambridge191 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne187 job openings

Slough187 job openings

Barrow-In-Furness173 job openings

Newport173 job openings

Bradford151 job openings

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The average salary for a Principal in Reading, United Kingdom is GBP 54,050 - GBP 168,550 per year in 2026, based on 136 job listings.

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