Head teachers and principals Salary in London

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Median

£71,359

Mean

£72,093

Statistic	Annual pay (gross)
Median	£71,359
Mean	£72,093

Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised

Take-home pay estimate

Gross annual salary

MonthlyAnnual

Gross salary

£5,947£71,359

−Income tax

£1,331£15,976

−National Insurance

£286£3,438

=Take-home pay

£4,329£51,946

Student loan repayment

Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice

Pay by gender

Median annual pay

All employees

£71,359

Male

£75,527

Mean annual pay

All employees

£72,093

Male

£77,960

	All employees	Male
Median	£71,359	£75,527
Mean	£72,093	£77,960

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£73,443

Full-time (mean)

£75,713

	Full-time
Median	£73,443
Mean	£75,713

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