Elementary Assistant Principal Salary in the United States

How much does an Elementary Assistant Principal make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Elementary Assistant Principal in the United States is $103,104 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, an Elementary Assistant Principal's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,679
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,947 to $115,444
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,057
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Elementary Assistant Principal Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $115,444 $9,620 $2,220 $56
Average $103,104 $8,592 $1,983 $50
25th Percentile $88,947 $7,412 $1,711 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Elementary Assistant Principal Salaries

An Elementary Assistant Principal's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Elementary Assistant Principals

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $130,045
  • San Francisco: $128,767
  • Oakland: $125,911

What Skills Can Increase an Elementary Assistant Principal's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 21.43% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Spring (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
  • Client Relationship (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.
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Leadership 21.43%
Spring 1.3%
Client Relationship 0.96%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Elementary Assistant Principal's salary.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Client Relationship: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Development
 $116,508
13%
Agile
 $116,508
13%
Client Relationship
 $115,476
12%
Project Management
 $114,445
11%
Consulting
 $113,414
10%
Alignment
 $112,383
9%
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How Education impacts an Elementary Assistant Principal's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Elementary Assistant Principals enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Elementary Assistant Principal with a Bachelor's Degree is between $113,970 and $121,828).

Elementary Assistant Principal Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Elementary Assistant Principal
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 10.5%
Masters 66.1%
Doctorate 20.5%
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Elementary Assistant Principal Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Elementary Assistant Principal's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$88,947
Average $103,104/year
$115,444
$7,412
Average $8,592/month
$9,620
$1,711
Average $1,983/week
$2,220
$43
Average $50/hour
$56
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $115,444 $9,620 $2,220 $56
Average $103,104 $8,592 $1,983 $50
25th Percentile $88,947 $7,412 $1,711 $43

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Salary Trends for Elementary Assistant Principal

Salaries for an Elementary Assistant Principal can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $83,642 in 2023 to around $84,170 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Elementary Assistant Principal salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Elementary Assistant Principal Over Time

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$84,569
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2024 $84,569
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