Head teachers and principals Salary in North East
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£65,962
Mean
£70,124
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £65,962 |
| Mean | £70,124 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,497£65,962
−Income tax
£1,151£13,817
−National Insurance
£277£3,330
=Take-home pay
£4,068£48,815
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£65,962
Female
£63,914
Mean annual pay
All employees
£70,124
Female
£69,139
| All employees | Female | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £65,962 | £63,914 |
| Mean | £70,124 | £69,139 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£68,912
Full-time (mean)
£73,316
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £68,912 |
| Mean | £73,316 |
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