Average Head teachers and principals Salary in North Yorkshire UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How North Yorkshire UA compares
For head teachers and principalss based in the Yorkshire and The Humber, 2025 brought a median salary of £82,282. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £70,977 — making this 15.9% above the norm. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. In practical terms, living costs in the Yorkshire and The Humber run 9.5% below average. That means £82,282 stretches to roughly £90,919 in real spending power. The all-jobs average in North Yorkshire UA is £29,288. By comparison, head teachers and principalss earn 180.9% more than the typical worker locally.
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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Salary data is by ONS region. North Yorkshire UA is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in North Yorkshire UA?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes North Yorkshire UA) 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 North Yorkshire UA 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 North Yorkshire UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in North Yorkshire UA is £29,288. Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £82,282, which is 180.9% 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 North Yorkshire UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.