Head teachers and principals vs Scaffolders, stagers and riggers Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £33,103 more per year (82% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsScaffolders, stagers and riggersDifference
Median Annual£73,276£40,173+£33,103
Mean Annual£75,604£44,327+£31,277
Monthly£6,106£3,348+£2,758
Weekly£1,409£773+£636
Hourly£35.23£19.31+£15.92

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsScaffolders, stagers and riggers
10th (Entry)£47,933£24,895
25th£63,816£33,129
50th (Median)£73,276£40,173
75th£85,533£54,977
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers earns £40,173 — a difference of £33,103 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
The difference is £33,103 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Scaffolders, stagers and riggers?
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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