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Elementary School Principal salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Elementary School Principal roles at 12 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Elementary School Principal: postings by posted pay11 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 11 bands from $60K to $170K. Median $153K; middle half $125K–$159K.Median $153K$60K$170K

Postings per pay band: $60K–$70K: 1; $70K–$80K: 0; $80K–$90K: 0; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 0; $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 4; $160K–$170K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$153K median · $125K–$159K typical · 11 postingsPrincipal: middle half $125K–$159K, median $153K

Companies hiring

  1. Recruiting1 posting · too few to show pay
  2. Rialto Unified School District1 posting · too few to show pay
  3. Fullerton Elementary School District1 posting · too few to show pay
  4. Palm Springs Unified School District1 posting · too few to show pay

By location

  1. United States$153K median · $125K–$159K typical · 11 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$159K, median $153K
  2. California$154K median · $144K–$160K typical · 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $144K–$160K, median $154K

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$154K median · $144K–$160K typical · 7 postings5–7 years: middle half $144K–$160K, median $154K

Newest Elementary School Principal postings

  1. Elementary School Principal (2027-2028)Zeta Charter Schools · New York City, NY · $125K–$180K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026Apply
  2. Elementary School PrincipalSouth Brunswick · New Jersey · $125K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  3. Elementary School PrincipalFredericksburg City Schools · Fredericksburg, VA · $108K–$160K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  4. Elementary School PrincipalCutten Elementary School District · Eureka, CA · $98.8K–$143K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
  5. Elementary School PrincipalCompton Unified School District · Compton, CA · $139K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Elementary School Principal make?

The median posted base pay for Elementary School Principal jobs is $153K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Elementary School Principal pay range?

The middle half of postings list $125K–$159K. The top 10% list $160K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $121K or less.

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