Head teachers and principals vs Senior Officers in Protective Services Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £6,945 more per year (10% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsSenior Officers in Protective ServicesDifference
Median Annual£73,276£66,331+£6,945
Mean Annual£75,604£69,196+£6,408
Monthly£6,106£5,528+£578
Weekly£1,409£1,276+£133
Hourly£35.23£31.89+£3.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsSenior Officers in Protective Services
10th (Entry)£47,933£47,150
25th£63,816£61,186
50th (Median)£73,276£66,331
75th£85,533£71,539
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Senior Officers in Protective Services earns £66,331 — a difference of £6,945 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
The difference is £6,945 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Senior Officers in Protective Services?
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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