Average Head teachers and principals Salary in North Somerset UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How North Somerset UA compares
If you're a head teachers and principals in the South West, the typical salary in 2025 was £65,735. That's 7.4% below what head teachers and principalss earn nationally (£70,977). The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £65,735 has an effective purchasing power closer to £68,403. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in North Somerset UA is £28,749, so head teachers and principalss sit 128.7% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £65,735 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £68,403 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in North Somerset UA?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the South West (which includes North Somerset UA) is £65,735 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 North Somerset UA compare to the UK average?
Head teachers and principals in the South West earn 7.4% 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 North Somerset UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Somerset UA is £28,749. Head teachers and principals in the South West earn £65,735, which is 128.7% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for head teachers and principalss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to North Somerset UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.