Civil engineers vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £22,588 more per year (45% higher)

Civil engineers

£50,688
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCivil engineersHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£50,688£73,276-£22,588
Mean Annual£53,281£75,604-£22,323
Monthly£4,224£6,106-£1,882
Weekly£975£1,409-£434
Hourly£24.37£35.23-£10.86

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCivil engineersHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£31,924£47,933
25th£38,900£63,816
50th (Median)£50,688£73,276
75th£66,404£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Civil engineers or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Civil engineers is £50,688, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £22,588 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Civil engineers and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £22,588 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Civil engineers 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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