Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Wakefield
ONS ASHE 2025 · Yorkshire and The Humber region · Updated October 2025
How Wakefield compares
The going rate for head teachers and principalss in the Yorkshire and The Humber? £82,282 at the median in 2025. That compares to £70,977 nationally — a gap of 15.9% above. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950, so head teachers and principalss sit 165.9% more that benchmark.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Wakefield?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Yorkshire and The Humber (which includes Wakefield) 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wakefield is £30,950. Head teachers and principals in the Yorkshire and The Humber earn £82,282, which is 165.9% 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 Wakefield. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.