Head teachers and principals vs Welding trades Salary (2025)

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

Head teachers and principals earns £37,694 more per year (106% higher)

Head teachers and principals

£73,276
per year
vs

Welding trades

£35,582
per year

Detailed Comparison

MetricHead teachers and principalsWelding tradesDifference
Median Annual£73,276£35,582+£37,694
Mean Annual£75,604£37,877+£37,727
Monthly£6,106£2,965+£3,141
Weekly£1,409£684+£725
Hourly£35.23£17.11+£18.12

Salary Range Comparison

PercentileHead teachers and principalsWelding trades
10th (Entry)£47,933£24,483
25th£63,816£29,325
50th (Median)£73,276£35,582
75th£85,533£45,339
90th (Senior)£0£0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who earns more, a Head teachers and principals or a Welding trades?
A Head teachers and principals earns more. The median salary for a Head teachers and principals is £73,276, whilst a Welding trades earns £35,582 — a difference of £37,694 per year.
What is the salary difference between a Head teachers and principals and a Welding trades?
The difference is £37,694 per year. Head teachers and principals is the higher-paid role.
Should I become a Head teachers and principals or a Welding trades?
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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