Head teachers and principals vs Specialist nurses Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £31,902 more per year (77% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Specialist nurses

£41,374
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsSpecialist nursesDifference
Median Annual£73,276£41,374+£31,902
Mean Annual£75,604£41,118+£34,486
Monthly£6,106£3,448+£2,658
Weekly£1,409£796+£613
Hourly£35.23£19.89+£15.34

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsSpecialist nurses
10th (Entry)£47,933£22,970
25th£63,816£32,686
50th (Median)£73,276£41,374
75th£85,533£49,195
90th (Senior)£0£56,751
Advertisement

Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Specialist nurses?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Specialist nurses earns £41,374 — a difference of £31,902 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Specialist nurses?
The difference is £31,902 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Specialist nurses?
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.

More Comparisons