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How much does an Assistant Principal make in Illinois? The average Assistant Principal salary in Illinois is $99,300 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $86,600 and $116,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Assistant Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Principal Salary $75,037 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Principal Salary $86,600 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Principal Salary $99,300 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Principal Salary $116,100 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Principal Salary $131,396 IL March 26, 2024
25% $86,600 10% $75,037 90% $131,396 75% $116,100 $99,300 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Assistant Principal coordinates school activities and ensures that budgetary guidelines are met. Assists the school principal in the management of education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Being an Assistant Principal requires a bachelor's degree. May help in developing the curriculum, staffing, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. In addition, Assistant Principal typically reports to a school principal. The Assistant Principal manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as an Assistant Principal typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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    Assistant Principal

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Headmaster


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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $101,791 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $101,402 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $91,893 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $92,766 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $94,222 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $101,402 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $91,408 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $90,631 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $94,222 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $89,273 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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