Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Powys / Powys
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Powys / Powys compares
If you're a head teachers and principals in the Wales, the typical salary in 2025 was £76,119. That's 7.2% above what head teachers and principalss earn nationally (£70,977). The cost of living in the Wales is 10.0% below the UK average, so a salary of £76,119 has an effective purchasing power closer to £84,577. The all-jobs average in Powys / Powys is £26,839. By comparison, head teachers and principalss earn 183.6% 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 Powys / Powys?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Wales (which includes Powys / Powys) 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 Powys / Powys 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 Powys / Powys compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Powys / Powys is £26,839. Head teachers and principals in the Wales earn £76,119, which is 183.6% 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 Powys / Powys. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.