Architects vs Head teachers and principals Salary

How do Architects and Head teachers and principals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown using the latest ONS data.

Head teachers and principals earns £28,276 more per year (63% higher)

Architects

£45,000
per year (gross)
Take-home: £35,920
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year (gross)
Take-home: £53,057

Detailed Comparison

MetricArchitectsHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£45,000£73,276-£28,276
Mean Annual£48,794£75,604-£26,810
Take-Home (Net)£35,920£53,057-£17,137
Monthly (Gross)£3,750£6,106-£2,356
Weekly (Gross)£865£1,409-£544
Hourly£21.63£35.23-£13.60

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileArchitectsHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£27,755£47,933
25th£35,597£63,816
50th (Median)£45,000£73,276
75th£56,151£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Architects or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Architects is £45,000, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £28,276 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Architects and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £28,276 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
What is the take-home pay difference?
After tax and National Insurance, a Architects takes home approximately £35,920 per year, whilst a Head teachers and principals takes home £53,057. The net difference is £17,137.
Should I become a Architects or a Head teachers and principals?
From a salary perspective, Head teachers and principals offers higher median pay. However, career choice depends on many factors including interests, qualifications, work-life balance and long-term prospects.

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