Head teachers and principals Salary in Wales
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£70,028
Mean
£75,457
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £70,028 |
| Mean | £75,457 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,836£70,028
−Income tax
£1,287£15,443
−National Insurance
£284£3,411
=Take-home pay
£4,264£51,174
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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