Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Newark and Sherwood
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How Newark and Sherwood compares
Based on 2025 data, head teachers and principalss in the East Midlands earned £60,776 at the median — 14.4% below the national benchmark of £70,977. 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 Newark and Sherwood average across all roles (£26,911), head teachers and principalss take home 125.8% 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 Newark and Sherwood?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the East Midlands (which includes Newark and Sherwood) 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 Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Newark and Sherwood is £26,911. Head teachers and principals in the East Midlands earn £60,776, which is 125.8% 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 Newark and Sherwood. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.