▼4%
$119,953
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$82k
MEDIAN
$120k
90%
$194k
The average salary for a School Superintendent is $119,953
Base Salary
$82k - $194k
Bonus
$998 - $26k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $7k
Total Pay
$82k - $197k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for School Superintendents?
What Do School Superintendents Do?
School Superintendent Tasks
- Oversee district staffing, recruit personnel, plan and carry out staff evaluations, and administer HR programs and policies.
- 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.
- Prepare the school district budget, ensure expenditures stay within school board limits, and develop procedures for approving expenditures.
- Manage school property, buildings, and infrastructure, monitor building maintenance, renovation, and construction.
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Gender Breakdown
Male
68.7%
Female
31.3%
This data is based on 67 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
89%
Dental
74%
Vision
64%
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