Clergy vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £41,337 more per year (129% higher)

Clergy

£31,939
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClergyHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£31,939£73,276-£41,337
Mean Annual£31,104£75,604-£44,500
Monthly£2,662£6,106-£3,444
Weekly£614£1,409-£795
Hourly£15.36£35.23-£19.87

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClergyHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£13,530£47,933
25th£25,229£63,816
50th (Median)£31,939£73,276
75th£36,557£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clergy or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Clergy is £31,939, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £41,337 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clergy and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £41,337 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clergy 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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