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Elementary School Principal salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Elementary School Principal roles in California, updated Oct 18, 2026.
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- Median base pay$154,300a year
- Typical range$144,300–$160,200Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$163,300and above
- Postings7with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Elementary School Principal postings in California
- Elementary School PrincipalCutten Elementary School District · Eureka, CA · $98.8K–$143K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Elementary School PrincipalCompton Unified School District · Compton, CA · $139K–$169K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Elementary School PrincipalPalm Springs Unified School District · Palm Springs, CA · $141K–$179K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Elementary School Principal - 2026/2027 School YearSoledad Unified School District · Soledad, CA · $125K–$164K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
- Elementary School Principal - Pacific Drive Elementary (10142026)Fullerton Elementary School District · Fullerton, CA · $147K–$161K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Elementary School Principal make in California?
The median posted base pay for Elementary School Principal jobs in California is $154K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 7 companies.
What is the typical Elementary School Principal pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $144K–$160K. The top 10% list $163K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $121K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Elementary School Principal jobs?
The median here is $154K, against $153K across all 12 postings for the role.
How many Elementary School Principal jobs in California list pay?
7 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.
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