Head teachers and principals vs Process, plant and machine operatives Salary (2025)

How do Head teachers and principals and Process, plant and machine operatives salaries compare in the UK? Here is a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

Head teachers and principals earns £40,105 more per year (121% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsProcess, plant and machine operativesDifference
Median Annual£73,276£33,171+£40,105
Mean Annual£75,604£34,903+£40,701
Monthly£6,106£2,764+£3,342
Weekly£1,409£638+£771
Hourly£35.23£15.95+£19.28

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsProcess, plant and machine operatives
10th (Entry)£47,933£17,094
25th£63,816£26,372
50th (Median)£73,276£33,171
75th£85,533£42,276
90th (Senior)£0£52,540
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Process, plant and machine operatives earns £33,171 — a difference of £40,105 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Process, plant and machine operatives?
The difference is £40,105 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Process, plant and machine operatives?
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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