Head teachers and principals vs Pharmacists Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £25,667 more per year (54% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Pharmacists

£47,609
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsPharmacistsDifference
Median Annual£73,276£47,609+£25,667
Mean Annual£75,604£46,221+£29,383
Monthly£6,106£3,967+£2,139
Weekly£1,409£916+£493
Hourly£35.23£22.89+£12.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsPharmacists
10th (Entry)£47,933£24,843
25th£63,816£33,040
50th (Median)£73,276£47,609
75th£85,533£57,247
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Pharmacists?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Pharmacists earns £47,609 — a difference of £25,667 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Pharmacists?
The difference is £25,667 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Pharmacists?
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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