Head teachers and principals vs Newspaper and periodical editors Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £29,820 more per year (69% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsNewspaper and periodical editorsDifference
Median Annual£73,276£43,456+£29,820
Mean Annual£75,604£48,684+£26,920
Monthly£6,106£3,621+£2,485
Weekly£1,409£836+£573
Hourly£35.23£20.89+£14.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsNewspaper and periodical editors
10th (Entry)£47,933£27,233
25th£63,816£33,719
50th (Median)£73,276£43,456
75th£85,533£55,473
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Newspaper and periodical editors earns £43,456 — a difference of £29,820 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Newspaper and periodical editors?
The difference is £29,820 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Newspaper and periodical editors?
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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