How much does a Charter School Principal make?

Updated Oct 29, 2023

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Total Pay Range
$91K - $152K/yr
Base Pay
$84K - $138K/yr
Additional Pay
$7K - $13K/yr

$117K

/yr
$91K$152K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Charter School Principal is $117,362 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $107,843 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 $9,518 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.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $91K-$152K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Principal

$270,628 /yr
Principal
$268,529 /yr
Senior Principal
$210,512 /yr
Assistant Head Principal
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What is the total pay trajectory for Principal?

Job TitleSalary
Principal$270,628 /yr
Senior Principal$268,529 /yr
Assistant Head Principal$210,512 /yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Principal

$270,628 /yr
Principal
$268,529 /yr
Senior Principal
$210,512 /yr
Assistant Head Principal
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the total pay trajectory for Principal?

Job TitleSalary
Principal$270,628 /yr
Senior Principal$268,529 /yr
Assistant Head Principal$210,512 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Charter School Principal at different companies?

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NEW SPRINGS
2.5
Charter School PrincipalSee 2 salaries from all locations

$97,691

 / yr
River City Education Services
3.5
Charter School PrincipalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$91,933

 / yr
Charter Schools USA
3.2
Charter School PrincipalSee 1 salaries from all locations

$100,174

 / yr

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Charter School Principal Salaries

Job TitleSalary
NEW SPRINGS Charter School Principal salaries - 2 salaries reported$97,691/yr
River City Education Services Charter School Principal salaries - 1 salaries reported$91,933/yr
Charter Schools USA Charter School Principal salaries - 1 salaries reported$100,174/yr
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Charter School Principal pay FAQ

The average salary for a Charter School Principal is $117,362 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 4 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Charter School Principal employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Charter School Principal in United States is $151,593 per year.

The lowest salary for a Charter School Principal in United States is $91,253 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Charter School Principal or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Charter School Principal.

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