Average Head teachers and principals Salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam
ONS ASHE 2025 · Wales region · Updated October 2025
How Wrexham / Wrecsam compares
For head teachers and principalss based in the Wales, 2025 brought a median salary of £76,119. To put this in perspective, the UK average is £70,977 — making this 7.2% above the norm. This is particularly notable amid well-documented teacher recruitment and retention challenges across the UK. 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. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Wrexham / Wrecsam is £30,080, so head teachers and principalss sit 153.1% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average head teachers and principals salary in Wrexham / Wrecsam?
The median head teachers and principals salary in the Wales (which includes Wrexham / Wrecsam) 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Wrexham / Wrecsam is £30,080. Head teachers and principals in the Wales earn £76,119, which is 153.1% 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 Wrexham / Wrecsam. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.