50% of professionals earn between £45,000 - £70,000 GBP
The median salary is £55,000
The average salary for a School Principal in United Kingdom is GBP 55,000 - GBP 70,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 62,500 per year, based on 35,454 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds. London leads with 6,714 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in United Kingdom include Venatu Recruitment Group, Cirrus Selection Limited, Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, GCB Recruitment, NHS.
Explore 35,454 School Principal job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.