Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Leicester UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Leicester UA compares
For head teachers and principalss based in the East Midlands, 2025 brought a median salary of £60,776. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £70,977 — making this 14.4% below the norm. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average, so a salary of £60,776 has an effective purchasing power closer to £66,205. Compared to the Leicester UA average across all roles (£29,411), head teachers and principalss take home 106.6% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (East Midlands index: 91.8, UK=100), a salary of £60,776 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £66,205 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the East Midlands is 8.2% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Leicester UA?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the East Midlands (which includes Leicester UA) is £60,776 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 Leicester UA compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the East Midlands earn 14.4% below the national median of £70,977. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Leicester UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Leicester UA is £29,411. Head teachers and principals in the East Midlands earn £60,776, which is 106.6% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the East Midlands region. The all-jobs average is specific to Leicester UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.