Middle School Principal Salary in the United States

Middle School Principal Salary

How much does a Middle School Principal make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Middle School Principal in the United States is $91,376. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $78,758 to $101,509, with most professionals earning between $67,271 and $110,734.

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Middle School Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $67,271 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $78,758 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $91,376 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $101,509 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $110,734 US April 01, 2025
25% $78,758 10% $67,271 90% $110,734 75% $101,509 $91,376 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Bachelor's Degree

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78758
101509
91376
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Middle School Principal in the United States. The base salary for Middle School Principal ranges from $78,758 to $101,509 with the average base salary of $91,376. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,758 to $101,509 with the average total cash compensation of $91,376.

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