Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compares
The median pay for head teachers and principalss in the Wales stood at £76,119 in 2025, placing them 7.2% above the UK-wide figure of £70,977. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £76,119 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £84,577. The all-jobs average in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. By comparison, head teachers and principalss earn 153.3% more than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (Wales index: 90, UK=100), a salary of £76,119 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £84,577 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Wales (which includes Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot) is £76,119 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 Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the Wales earn 7.2% above the national median of £70,977. This makes the Wales one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is head teachers and principals a well-paid job in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot is £30,055. Head teachers and principals in the Wales earn £76,119, which is 153.3% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the Wales region. The all-jobs average is specific to Neath Port Talbot / Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.