Clinical psychologists vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £25,876 more per year (55% higher)

Clinical psychologists

£47,400
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricClinical psychologistsHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£47,400£73,276-£25,876
Mean Annual£50,354£75,604-£25,250
Monthly£3,950£6,106-£2,156
Weekly£912£1,409-£497
Hourly£22.79£35.23-£12.44

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileClinical psychologistsHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£32,748£47,933
25th£37,340£63,816
50th (Median)£47,400£73,276
75th£60,826£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Clinical psychologists or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Clinical psychologists is £47,400, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £25,876 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Clinical psychologists and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £25,876 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Clinical psychologists 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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