Principal / Headmaster Salary
Job Description for Principal / Headmaster
School principals and headmasters serve as the head of their school and are ultimately responsible for the performance of teachers, students, and other employees. To perform the job successfully, principals must have teaching, managerial, and planning skills, as well as the ability to communicate the school’s performance and needs to school board members and other leaders within the school district. Additionally, they must communicate the needs, expectations and requirements of the school to its employees and students they also help develop and implement plans to meet these standards. They must monitor the school's budget and make regular financial reports to their supervisor(s). They also supervise disciplinary actions for students, teachers, and other staff as necessary. In the public, they also serve as a representative for the school and its administrators.
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- Oversee school administration, curriculum, programs, services, and resources.
- Communicate school goals and needs to parents, the community, and the school board.
- Establish academic and behavioral standards for students and administer student discipline.
- 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.
Common Career Paths for Principal / Headmaster
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Principals and Headmasters might see a strong upturn in salary after transitioning into upper-level roles such as School Superintendent, a seemingly popular career choice. People currently working in the latter position report a noticeably higher median income of $106K per year. Principals and Headmasters go on to become Elementary School Principals more often than anything even though median pay for the role is $74K. Principals and Headmasters who move into a High School Principal role, another well-traveled path for those in this field, tend to find salaries of $86K.
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Pay by Experience Level for Principal / Headmaster
Pay by Experience for a Principal / Headmaster has a positive trend. An entry-level Principal / Headmaster with less than 5 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $70,000 based on 47 salaries provided by anonymous users. Average total compensation includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay. A Principal / Headmaster with mid-career experience which includes employees with 5 to 10 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $82,000 based on 59 salaries. An experienced Principal / Headmaster which includes employees with 10 to 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $92,000 based on 103 salaries. A Principal / Headmaster with late-career experience which includes employees with greater than 20 years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $89,000 based on 68 salaries.
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Female
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Male
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Job Satisfaction
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