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Principal salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Principal make in the United States?

Average base salary

$134,843
Average $134,843
Low $82,686
High $219,900

The average salary for a principal is $134,843 per year in the United States. 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Principal job openings in United States

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Principal (Probationary)
Sodus Central School District4.5out of 5 stars.
Sodus, NY
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Principal in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Canon Recruiting Group
 
$364,000per year
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ASK Staffing
 
$364,000per year
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Aquent
 
$325,000per year
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AMR Clinical
 
$322,400per year
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Velocity Clinical Research, In...
 
$312,000per year
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Block
 
$305,400per year
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Highest paying cities for Principals near United States

  1. Claremont, CA
    $184,730 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $184,527 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $150,502 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $144,336 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $144,159 per year

Where can a Principal earn more?

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Senior Principal

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Average $152,275 per year