Middle School Principal Salary in Rockford, Illinois

Middle School Principal Salary in Rockford, IL

How much does a Middle School Principal make in Rockford, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Middle School Principal in Rockford, IL is $88,013. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,860 to $97,773, with most professionals earning between $64,795 and $106,659.

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10th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $64,795 Rockford,IL May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $75,860 Rockford,IL May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $88,013 Rockford,IL May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $97,773 Rockford,IL May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Middle School Principal Salary $106,659 Rockford,IL May 01, 2025
25% $75,860 10% $64,795 90% $106,659 75% $97,773 $88,013 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Assistant School Principal

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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75860
97773
88013

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
89652
114186
101503
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 Rockford, IL. The base salary for Middle School Principal ranges from $75,860 to $97,773 with the average base salary of $88,013. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,652 to $114,186 with the average total cash compensation of $101,503.

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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