Principal Salary
Updated on: Nov 27, 2023
How much does a Principal make?
The average Principal in the US makes $216,000.
The average bonus for a Principal is $8,000 which represents 3.85% of their salary, with 50% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Principals make the most in San Jose, CA at $426,467
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 51-200 employees
City Los Angeles
Yearly Salary reported $300,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Essex
Yearly Salary reported $116,000
What's your biggest stressor at work?
The majority of people who work as Principal say “Too long hours” when asked the question “What's your biggest stressor at work?”
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