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
£
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
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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