Head teachers and principals Salary in North West
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£75,232
Mean
£72,434
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £75,232 |
| Mean | £72,434 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£6,269£75,232
−Income tax
£1,460£17,525
−National Insurance
£293£3,515
=Take-home pay
£4,516£54,192
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£75,232
Male
£75,492
Female
£69,387
Mean annual pay
All employees
£72,434
Male
£77,073
Female
£67,772
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £75,232 | £75,492 | £69,387 |
| Mean | £72,434 | £77,073 | £67,772 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£75,300
Part-time (median)
£65,996
Full-time (mean)
£74,133
Part-time (mean)
£68,525
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £75,300 | £65,996 |
| Mean | £74,133 | £68,525 |
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