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School Superintendent Salary

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Updated: 22 May 2013

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School Superintendent 2013 Total Pay (?

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$67,779 - $182,063

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Superintendent RUSVM Preparatory School

May 14

Ross University - United States

the school. Additionally, the superintendent acts as a liaison between the administration of the school... middle school or elementary school experience... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$70K	$140K	$210K
Salary	$68,494 - $177,978
Bonus	$0.00 - $19,866
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$67,779 - $182,063
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 22 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 161

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School Superintendent Tasks

Manage school property, buildings, and infrastructure, monitor building maintenance, renovation, and construction.
Oversee district staffing, recruit personnel, plan and carry out staff evaluations, and administer HR programs and policies.
Prepare the school district budget, ensure expenditures stay within school board limits, and develop procedures for approving expenditures.
Work with the school board to develop and put into action a district’s policies, vision, and goals.
Meet with school administrators, teachers, parents, and the community to discuss and implement district goals.

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Companies and Industries for School Superintendent Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Public K-12 Education	$74,484 - $166,755
Education	$72,112 - $161,892
Educational or Learning Materials	$72,178 - $161,735
Government	$78,088 - $170,700

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Key Statistics for School Superintendent Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 33%			Male 67%
Salary:	$80,603 - $125,150			$92,439 - $138,125

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

19%

5-9 years

14%

10-19 years

27%

20 years or more

38%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Doctorate (PhD)	$84,563 - $177,393
Doctor of Education (EdD), Educational Leadership	$76,596 - $226,083
Bachelor's Degree	$59,180 - $101,367
Doctor of Education (EdD)	$98,575 - $142,818
Master of Education (MEd), Educational Leadership	$77,719 - $118,990

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 92%		Dental: 74%
	Vision: 60%		None: 5%

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