Counsellors vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £44,874 more per year (158% higher)

Counsellors

£28,402
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricCounsellorsHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£28,402£73,276-£44,874
Mean Annual£28,062£75,604-£47,542
Monthly£2,367£6,106-£3,739
Weekly£546£1,409-£863
Hourly£13.65£35.23-£21.58

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileCounsellorsHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£12,873£47,933
25th£19,249£63,816
50th (Median)£28,402£73,276
75th£34,590£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Counsellors or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Counsellors is £28,402, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £44,874 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Counsellors and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £44,874 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Counsellors 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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