Head teachers and principals vs Other Educational Professionals Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £23,773 more per year (48% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsOther Educational ProfessionalsDifference
Median Annual£73,276£49,503+£23,773
Mean Annual£75,604£54,012+£21,592
Monthly£6,106£4,125+£1,981
Weekly£1,409£952+£457
Hourly£35.23£23.80+£11.43

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsOther Educational Professionals
10th (Entry)£47,933£22,912
25th£63,816£34,287
50th (Median)£73,276£49,503
75th£85,533£71,617
90th (Senior)£0£86,948
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Other Educational Professionals?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Other Educational Professionals earns £49,503 — a difference of £23,773 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Other Educational Professionals?
The difference is £23,773 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Other Educational Professionals?
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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