Head teachers and principals vs Rail travel assistants Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £26,450 more per year (56% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Rail travel assistants

£46,826
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsRail travel assistantsDifference
Median Annual£73,276£46,826+£26,450
Mean Annual£75,604£47,192+£28,412
Monthly£6,106£3,902+£2,204
Weekly£1,409£901+£508
Hourly£35.23£22.51+£12.72

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsRail travel assistants
10th (Entry)£47,933£28,125
25th£63,816£37,110
50th (Median)£73,276£46,826
75th£85,533£54,664
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Rail travel assistants?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Rail travel assistants earns £46,826 — a difference of £26,450 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Rail travel assistants?
The difference is £26,450 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Rail travel assistants?
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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