Head teachers and principals vs Paramedics Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £24,107 more per year (49% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Paramedics

£49,169
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsParamedicsDifference
Median Annual£73,276£49,169+£24,107
Mean Annual£75,604£49,357+£26,247
Monthly£6,106£4,097+£2,009
Weekly£1,409£946+£463
Hourly£35.23£23.64+£11.59

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsParamedics
10th (Entry)£47,933£30,677
25th£63,816£38,770
50th (Median)£73,276£49,169
75th£85,533£59,136
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Paramedics?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Paramedics earns £49,169 — a difference of £24,107 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Paramedics?
The difference is £24,107 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Paramedics?
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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