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Principal salaries in Australia

Pay ranges employers published in 121 open job postings for Principal roles in Australia, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in AUD. How these figures are made

Newest Principal postings in Australia

  1. Associate PrincipalDepartment of Education · Australia · A$160K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Principal (Level 5) - Regents Park State SchoolEducation · Australia · A$182K–A$185K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Principal (Level 6) - Cherbourg State SchoolEducation · Australia · A$192K–A$195K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. PrincipalDepartment of Education and Training · Australia · A$151K–A$156K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. PrincipalDepartment of Education · Australia · A$150K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Principal pay in other places

  1. United States$187K median, $160K–$216K typical, 1,583 postingsUnited States: middle half $160K–$216K, median $187K
  2. California$215K median, $185K–$227K typical, 335 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$227K, median $215K
  3. Illinois$185K median, $140K–$189K typical, 140 postingsIllinois: middle half $140K–$189K, median $185K
  4. Chicago, IL$186K median, $145K–$190K typical, 128 postingsChicago, IL: middle half $145K–$190K, median $186K
  5. New York$215K median, $180K–$243K typical, 120 postingsNew York: middle half $180K–$243K, median $215K
  6. New York City, NY$221K median, $186K–$250K typical, 105 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $186K–$250K, median $221K
  7. Arkansas$165K median, $165K–$165K typical, 101 postingsArkansas: middle half $165K–$165K, median $165K
  8. Bentonville, AR$165K median, $165K–$165K typical, 101 postingsBentonville, AR: middle half $165K–$165K, median $165K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Principal make in Australia?

The median posted base pay for Principal jobs in Australia is A$160K a year, from 121 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Principal pay range in Australia?

The middle half of postings list A$150K–A$183K. The top 10% list A$215K a year or more, and the lowest 10% A$150K or less.

How does Australia pay compare with all Principal jobs?

The median here is A$160K, against $187K across all 1,845 postings for the role.

How many Principal jobs in Australia list pay?

121 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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