Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Swansea / Abertawe
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Swansea / Abertawe compares
Worth noting that head teachers and principalss in the Wales earned £76,119 at the median in 2025. Across the UK as a whole, the figure was £70,977 — a difference of 7.2%. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. Factor in the Wales's cost of living (10.0% below the UK norm) and a £76,119 salary has the purchasing power of approximately £84,577. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348, so head teachers and principalss sit 142.8% more that benchmark.
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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Head teachers and principals salary in areas near Swansea / Abertawe
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Swansea / Abertawe?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Wales (which includes Swansea / Abertawe) 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 Swansea / Abertawe 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 Swansea / Abertawe compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Swansea / Abertawe is £31,348. Head teachers and principals in the Wales earn £76,119, which is 142.8% 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 Swansea / Abertawe. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.