Head teachers and principals salary in United Kingdom
The median head teachers and principals salary is £72,192 a year, from official ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Head teachers and principals salary by region
Pay trend
Up 9.9% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Head teachers and principals salary FAQs
What is the average Head teachers and principals salary in United Kingdom?
The median Head teachers and principals salary in United Kingdom is £72,192 per year, based on ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit) (updated May 2025). Half of head teachers and principalss earn more than this and half earn less.
Do Head teachers and principals salaries vary by region in the UK?
Yes. Pay varies across United Kingdom - London is among the highest at £82,508, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Head teachers and principals salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - ONS ASHE Table 14 (Occupation, SOC 2020 4-digit), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.