Business and related research professionals vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

How do Business and related research professionals and Head teachers and principals salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Head teachers and principals earns £33,619 more per year (85% higher)

Business and related research professionals

£39,657

per year

Head teachers and principals

£73,276

per year

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Business and related research professionals	Head teachers and principals	Difference
Median Annual	£39,657	£73,276	-£33,619
Mean Annual	£41,817	£75,604	-£33,787
Monthly	£3,305	£6,106	-£2,801
Weekly	£763	£1,409	-£646
Hourly	£19.07	£35.23	-£16.16

Salary Range Comparison

Percentile	Business and related research professionals	Head teachers and principals
10th (Entry)	£23,789	£47,933
25th	£32,002	£63,816
50th (Median)	£39,657	£73,276
75th	£47,593	£85,533
90th (Senior)	£60,002	£0

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Business and related research professionals or a Head teachers and principals?

A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Business and related research professionals is £39,657, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £33,619 per year.

What is the salary difference between a Business and related research professionals and a Head teachers and principals?

The difference is £33,619 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.

Should I become a Business and related research professionals 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.