Average Head teachers and principals Salary in South Derbyshire
ONS ASHE 2025 · East Midlands region · Updated October 2025
How South Derbyshire compares
If you're a head teachers and principals in the East Midlands, the typical salary in 2025 was £60,776. That's 14.4% below what head teachers and principalss earn nationally (£70,977). In practical terms, living costs in the East Midlands run 8.2% below average. That means £60,776 stretches to roughly £66,205 in real spending power. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938, so head teachers and principalss sit 84.5% more that benchmark.
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 South Derbyshire?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the East Midlands (which includes South Derbyshire) 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 South Derbyshire 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 South Derbyshire compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in South Derbyshire is £32,938. Head teachers and principals in the East Midlands earn £60,776, which is 84.5% 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 South Derbyshire. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.