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$82,511
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Assistant Principal is $82,511 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,430 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $8,081 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Principal | $82,511 /yr |
| Senior Principal | $300,854 /yr |
| Assistant Head Principal | $111,596 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an Assistant Principal in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Assistant Principal in United States. Employers include Rocky Mountain Prep, STRIVE Prep and K12.
Top Paying Companies
For Assistant Principal in United States
| 1 | Rocky Mountain Prep | $109,818 | |
| 2 | STRIVE Prep | $104,325 | |
| 3 | K12 | $103,054 | |
| 4 | City of New York | $100,100 | |
| 5 | Rocketship Public Schools | $98,617 | |
| 6 | Success Academy Charter Schools | $98,483 | |
| 7 | School District of Philadelphia | $97,680 | |
| 8 | Green Dot Public Schools | $97,500 | |
| 9 | Austin ISD | $96,537 | |
| 10 | KIPP Public Schools Northern California | $96,440 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Assistant Principal in United States
The top 2 paying industries for an Assistant Principal in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $94,079 and Education with a median total pay of $86,992.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$94,079
7% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Assistant Principal are City of New York and New York City Department of Education.
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What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Assistant Principal pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Assistant Principal is $74,430 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Assistant Principal salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 3199 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Assistant Principal employees.
The highest salary for an Assistant Principal in United States is $108,616 per year.
The lowest salary for an Assistant Principal in United States is $51,004 per year.
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