Head teachers and principals vs Laboratory technicians Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £46,028 more per year (169% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Laboratory technicians

£27,248
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsLaboratory techniciansDifference
Median Annual£73,276£27,248+£46,028
Mean Annual£75,604£29,696+£45,908
Monthly£6,106£2,271+£3,835
Weekly£1,409£524+£885
Hourly£35.23£13.10+£22.13

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsLaboratory technicians
10th (Entry)£47,933£16,771
25th£63,816£24,452
50th (Median)£73,276£27,248
75th£85,533£33,672
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Laboratory technicians?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Laboratory technicians earns £27,248 — a difference of £46,028 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Laboratory technicians?
The difference is £46,028 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Laboratory technicians?
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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