School Principal Salary — Top Paying Cities
Ranked salary data for School Principal across 10 US cities, based on 359 active job listings. National average: $71,037/yr.
$71,037
National Avg / yr
$90,000
Highest City (Sacramento)
$58,479
Lowest City (Irving)
359
Active Listings
School Principal Salary — Top 20 Cities
Sorted by average annual salary · Based on live Adzuna listings
By State — Average School Principal Salary
PA
$86,667/yr
CA
$84,175/yr
MA
$59,708/yr
WA
$59,708/yr
NC
$59,708/yr
AZ
$58,479/yr
KY
$58,479/yr
TX
$58,479/yr
All Cities — Ranked by School Principal Salary
| # | City | Avg Salary | Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $90,000 | $40,000 – $140,000 | 63 |
| 2 | Philadelphia, PA | $86,667 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 85 |
| 3 | Worcester, MA | $59,708 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 19 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | $59,708 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 15 |
| 5 | Bellevue, WA | $59,708 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 29 |
| 6 | Raleigh, NC | $59,708 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 40 |
| 7 | Scottsdale, AZ | $58,479 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 52 |
| 8 | Louisville, KY | $58,479 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 13 |
| 9 | Austin, TX | $58,479 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 31 |
| 10 | Irving, TX | $58,479 | $20,000 – $140,000 | 12 |
Data sourced from Adzuna job listings. Updated daily. All cities for School Principal →