Head Teachers and Principals Salary in Yorkshire and The Humber (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from ONS ASHE · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) · Table 15, work-based region
£82,282
Yorkshire and The Humber median
£83,939
Yorkshire and The Humber mean
£70,977
UK national median
+15.9%
vs national

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Overview

The median salary for a head teachers and principals working in Yorkshire and The Humber is £82,282 per year (gross, before tax) — 15.9% above the UK national median of £70,977 for this occupation. Figures come from the ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (2025 (provisional)), based on where the job is located rather than where the employee lives. Negotiating an offer in Yorkshire and The Humber? A solid negotiation guide helps you use these figures with confidence.

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How Yorkshire and The Humber Compares

RegionMedian salaryvs national
Yorkshire and The Humber £82,282 +15.9%
Wales £76,119 +7.2%
North West £74,657 +5.2%
North East £71,526 +0.8%
London £71,111 +0.2%
Scotland £67,633 -4.7%
South East £67,377 -5.1%
East £66,126 -6.8%
South West £65,735 -7.4%
East Midlands £60,776 -14.4%
Salary data is sourced from ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional). Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this region and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a head teachers and principals in Yorkshire and The Humber?

The median salary in Yorkshire and The Humber is £82,282 per year (gross, before tax), based on ONS ASHE 2025 (provisional) data. The mean is £83,939.

How does Yorkshire and The Humber pay compare to the UK national average?

Yorkshire and The Humber is 15.9% above the UK national median of £70,977 for this occupation.

Data: ONS ASHE Table 14/15, 2025 provisional · Page built 2026-10-25