Head teachers and principals salary in the United Kingdom

How much does a Head teachers and principals make in the United Kingdom?

Median base salary

£72,192

Median £72,192
Low £46,905High £83,623

Based on an estimated 48,000 jobs from the UK Office for National Statistics (Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2025, provisional) in United Kingdom.

Salary range

10th percentile
£46,905
25th percentile
£59,307
75th percentile
£83,623
90th percentile
N/A

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