Head teachers and principals Salary in South West

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Median

£63,056

Mean

£71,208

Statistic	Annual pay (gross)
Median	£63,056
Mean	£71,208

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

Take-home pay estimate

Gross annual salary

MonthlyAnnual

Gross salary

£5,255£63,056

−Income tax

£1,055£12,654

−National Insurance

£273£3,272

=Take-home pay

£3,927£47,130

Student loan repayment

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

Pay by gender

Median annual pay

All employees

£63,056

Female

£60,363

Mean annual pay

All employees

£71,208

Female

£61,537

	All employees	Female
Median	£63,056	£60,363
Mean	£71,208	£61,537

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£69,235

Full-time (mean)

£71,920

	Full-time
Median	£69,235
Mean	£71,920

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