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Updated: 21 May 2013
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High School Principal 2013 Total Pay (?
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$57,764 - $119,249
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Salary$57,510 - $118,091  
   
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$57,764 - $119,249  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 21 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 218

High School Principal Tasks

  • Ensure compliance with all laws, implement emergency plans, and establish safety regulations.
  • Hire, supervise, and evaluate school teaching staff, administrative staff, kitchen staff, and custodians.
  • Establish academic and behavioral standards for students and administer student discipline.
  • Oversee school administration, curriculum, programs, services, and resources.
  • Communicate school goals, vision, and needs to teachers, parents, the community, and school board.
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Public K-12 Education$59,278 - $120,412
Education$57,989 - $117,726
Prison or Correctional Facility$66,143 - $130,090
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Key Statistics for High School Principal Salaries and Jobs

Female
34%
female alumni
 
Male
66%
male alumni
Salary:$64,005 - $91,018 $72,982 - $100,604
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
1%
1-4 years
21%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
37%
20 years or more
21%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 90% dental benefits Dental: 75%
vision benefits Vision: 57% employee benefits None: 7%

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$57,764 - $119,249
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Assistant Principal
$42,611 - $93,956
High School Teacher
$29,380 - $66,694
Principal / Headmaster
$42,245 - $111,538
 
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High School Principal

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School Superintendent
$62,610 - $175,962
Director, High School
$32,033 - $104,092
 

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