Chefs vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £44,358 more per year (153% higher)

Chefs

£28,918
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricChefsHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£28,918£73,276-£44,358
Mean Annual£27,885£75,604-£47,719
Monthly£2,410£6,106-£3,696
Weekly£556£1,409-£853
Hourly£13.90£35.23-£21.33

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileChefsHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£11,986£47,933
25th£19,719£63,816
50th (Median)£28,918£73,276
75th£34,694£85,533
90th (Senior)£42,120£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Chefs or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Chefs is £28,918, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £44,358 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Chefs and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £44,358 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Chefs 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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