As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Middle School Principal in Aurora, CO is $95,351, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,834 weekly, or $7,946 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Middle School Principal in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Middle School Principal in Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $72,653 to $118,024. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($83,470) and 75th percentile ($107,219), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,024 per year. This $23,749 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Spring, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Middle School Principal often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 statewide for Middle School Principal job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Middle School Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $72,653 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $83,470 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $95,351 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $107,219 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $118,024 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25% $83,470 10% $72,653 90% $118,024 75% $107,219 $95,351 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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