Head teachers and principals Salary in West Midlands
Updated May 2026
Official salary data
Median
£65,291
Mean
£63,431
| Statistic | Annual pay (gross) |
|---|---|
| Median | £65,291 |
| Mean | £63,431 |
Source: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) · 2024 revised
Take-home pay estimate
£
MonthlyAnnual
Gross salary
£5,441£65,291
−Income tax
£1,129£13,548
−National Insurance
£276£3,316
=Take-home pay
£4,036£48,426
Estimate only · 2026/27 HMRC rates · Standard allowances · Not financial or tax advice
Pay by gender
Median annual pay
All employees
£65,291
Male
£72,395
Female
£54,180
Mean annual pay
All employees
£63,431
Male
£71,818
Female
£54,301
| All employees | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | £65,291 | £72,395 | £54,180 |
| Mean | £63,431 | £71,818 | £54,301 |
Full-time vs part-time
Full-time (median)
£69,019
Full-time (mean)
£68,374
| Full-time | |
|---|---|
| Median | £69,019 |
| Mean | £68,374 |
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