Data analysts vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £34,715 more per year (90% higher)

Data analysts

£38,561
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricData analystsHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£38,561£73,276-£34,715
Mean Annual£42,104£75,604-£33,500
Monthly£3,213£6,106-£2,893
Weekly£742£1,409-£667
Hourly£18.54£35.23-£16.69

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileData analystsHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£26,737£47,933
25th£31,146£63,816
50th (Median)£38,561£73,276
75th£48,110£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Data analysts or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Data analysts is £38,561, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £34,715 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Data analysts and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £34,715 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Data analysts 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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