Head teachers and principals Salary in London

Updated May 2026

Official salary data

Median

£71,359

Mean

£72,093

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

Take-home pay estimate

£
Annual
Gross salary
£71,359
Income tax
£15,976
National Insurance
£3,438
=Take-home pay
£51,946

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

Pay by gender

Median annual pay

All employees

£71,359

Male

£75,527

Mean annual pay

All employees

£72,093

Male

£77,960

Full-time vs part-time

Full-time (median)

£73,443

Full-time (mean)

£75,713

Live job listings

Salary ranges from active postings on Reed and Adzuna.

No live listings found right now. Check back tomorrow after the daily refresh.

Head teachers and principals salary in other regions

Similar roles