As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a School Superintendent in the United States is $147,151. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $132,101 to $170,282, with most professionals earning between $118,399 and $191,342.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $170,282 | $14,190 | $3,275 | $82 |
| Average | $147,151 | $12,263 | $2,830 | $71 |
| 25th Percentile | $132,101 | $11,008 | $2,540 | $64 |
An entry-level School Superintendent with less than 1 year of experience earns about $137,941. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $139,289. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $141,086. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $143,332, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $145,579.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level School Superintendent | $137,941 |
| Intermediate Level School Superintendent | $139,289 |
| Senior Level School Superintendent | $141,086 |
| Specialist Level School Superintendent | $143,332 |
| Expert Level School Superintendent | $145,579 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of May 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in School Superintendent compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $123,277 in 2023 to approximately $123,055 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of School Superintendent salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
Salary.com job board provides millions of School Superintendent information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see School Superintendent job openings or enter a new job title here.
Here are companies hiring for School Superintendent and their salaries, click below for more details.
| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $147,151 | 60.4% | ||
| Bonus | $34,482 | 14.2% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,087 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,900 | 3.7% | ||
| Disability | $2,906 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 2.6% | ||
| Pension | $7,629 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $23,053 | 9.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $243,578 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 2.0% |
| Bachelors | 7.8% |
| Masters | 52.9% |
| Doctorate | 37.3% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of School Superintendent is $147,151. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of School Superintendent is $71; the average weekly pay of School Superintendent is $2,830; the average monthly pay of School Superintendent is $12,263.
A School Superintendent's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a School Superintendent earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a School Superintendent is $185,602.
The highest pay for School Superintendent is $191,342.
The lowest pay for School Superintendent is $118,399.
Directs and manages a school district. Oversees all aspects of the district's operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals for the school system. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. May require a master's degree. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period
Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.
We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)
With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.
