Electrical engineers vs Head teachers and principals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £15,158 more per year (26% higher)

Electrical engineers

£58,118
per year
vs

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricElectrical engineersHead teachers and principalsDifference
Median Annual£58,118£73,276-£15,158
Mean Annual£60,586£75,604-£15,018
Monthly£4,843£6,106-£1,263
Weekly£1,118£1,409-£291
Hourly£27.94£35.23-£7.29

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileElectrical engineersHead teachers and principals
10th (Entry)£35,957£47,933
25th£45,965£63,816
50th (Median)£58,118£73,276
75th£72,259£85,533
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Electrical engineers or a Head teachers and principals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Electrical engineers is £58,118, whilst a Head teachers and principals earns £73,276 — a difference of £15,158 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Electrical engineers and a Head teachers and principals?
The difference is £15,158 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Electrical 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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