Head teachers and principals Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
10th percentile
Not disclosed
25th percentile
Not disclosed
Median
£70,028
Mean
£75,457
75th percentile
Not disclosed
90th percentile
Not disclosed
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 25th percentile | Not disclosed |
| Median | £70,028 |
| Mean | £75,457 |
| 75th percentile | Not disclosed |
| 90th percentile | Not disclosed |
‘Not disclosed’ means ONS withheld this value because the sample was too small to publish without risking identification. See the ASHE methodology.
Pay by period
Weekly
£1,398
Mean £1,483
Hourly
£45.11
Mean £46.29
| Pay period | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | £1,398 | £1,483 |
| Hourly | £45.11 | £46.29 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Regional pay context
Median pay in Wales is £2,480/month. Head teachers and principals earn 135% above the local median.
Source: HMRC PAYE Real Time Information (via ONS) · March 2026
Employment patterns
- 100.0% of Head teachers work full-time
- 100.0% of employees have permanent contracts
Source: ONS Annual Population Survey (APS218), 2025
Take-home pay estimate
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£70,028
Male
£79,786
Female
£66,327
Mean annual pay
All employees
£75,457
Male
£85,502
Female
£67,310
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £70,028 | £79,786 | £66,327 |
| Mean | £75,457 | £85,502 | £67,310 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£69,975
Part-time (median)
£67,736
Full-time (mean)
£74,648
Part-time (mean)
£77,276
| Full-time | Part-time | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | £69,975 | £67,736 |
| Mean | £74,648 | £77,276 |
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