Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Kirklees
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Kirklees compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median head teachers and principals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber reached £82,282, sitting 15.9% above the national median of £70,977. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. Factor in the Yorkshire and The Humber's cost of living (9.5% below the UK norm) and a £82,282 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £90,919. Compared to the Kirklees average across all roles (£28,821), head teachers and principalss take home 185.5% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Yorkshire and The Humber index: 90.5, UK=100), a salary of £82,282 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £90,919 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Yorkshire and The Humber is 9.5% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Kirklees?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Kirklees) is £82,282 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does head teachers and principals pay in Kirklees compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn 15.9% above the national median of £70,977. This makes the Yorkshire and The Humber one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Kirklees compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Kirklees is £28,821. Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £82,282, which is 185.5% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the Yorkshire and The Humber region. The all-jobs average is specific to Kirklees. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.