Elementary Principal Salary in Boston, MA

Change City

How much does an Elementary Principal make in Boston, MA? The average Elementary Principal salary in Boston, MA is $111,329 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $99,086 and $125,518. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Search Elementary Principal Jobs in Boston, MA

Develop a Job description

Pay Equity

Salary range for a Elementary Principal

$99,086 to $125,518

Employers: Find Surveys For This Job

Employers: Price Your Company Jobs

View Average Salary for United States
Adjust Elementary Principal Salary:
Select State
Select City in MA
Choose Similar Job
Pick Related Category
View Cost of Living in Boston, Massachusetts

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Elementary Principal

Review the job openings and experience requirements for the Elementary Principal job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Elementary Principal.

Search Elementary Principal Job Openings

Job Openings for Elementary Principal in Boston, MA

Elementary Principal

Proximity Learning Inc. - New York , NY

Salary: We're seeking an Elementary Principal to spearhead our Online School, someone deeply committed, whom has already integrated Live Virtual Teachers into their current educational environment

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 9 days ago

Elementary Principal

Shoreline Christian School - Seattle , WA

The Elementary Principal holds immediate oversight responsibilities for the curriculum, teaching, assessment, and outcomes of their school in consultation with the Head of School. The Principal ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 28 days ago

2024-25 Elementary Principal

Diocese of Austin Catholic Schools - Bryan , TX

... Elementary Principal. Apply now to become part of our esteemed leadership team.

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 51 days ago

Elementary Principal 2024/2025 - Russell Ranch Elementary

FCUSD - Folsom , CA

About FCUSD FCUSD is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Elementary Principal

Phalen Leadership Academies - Detroit , MI

As a principal, you will be responsible for leading and managing your campus in alignment with PLA's vision of creating an environment of high standards for both our staff and our scholars. Our ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 21 days ago

Elementary Principal at Pleasant View Elementary School

Cheatham County Schools - Ashland City , TN

Cheatham County School District The Cheatham County School District has a long and rich history of providing an outstanding academic experience for our students. Cheatham County, home to about 41,000 ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 10 days ago

What does an Elementary Principal do?

Common responsibilities of an Elementary Principal

Demonstrated leadership skills and personal qualifications necessary to work successfully with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

April 01, 2023

Provide instructional leadership for the campus including analyzing data and developing plans to increase student achievement with the principal.

December 26, 2022

Understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment and staff development requirements under state and federal education laws and regulations.

December 26, 2022

Works with faculty and encourages student input to develop a student management system that results in positive student behavior and enhances the school climate.

February 03, 2023

Assist the principal to develop, maintain, and use information systems to maintain records and track progress on campus performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.

February 05, 2023

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to campus including assistant principal(s), teacher(s), counselor(s), librarian(s), instructional aide(s), and clerical support staff.

March 04, 2023

Participate in regular formative observations of teachers, know and be able to identify best instructional practices, and provide coaching in the use of effective instructional strategies.

March 15, 2023

Communicate effectively, coordinate campus functions, evaluate instructional programs and teacher effectiveness, implement policies and procedures, interpret data, manage budget and staff, manage multiple priorities and projects, and use computer and application software.

March 18, 2023

Develop an understanding of the learning targets for each content area, and demonstrate an understanding of effective instructional strategies that teachers must use to help students reach those targets.

April 21, 2023

Submit Other Responsibilities

Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Elementary Principal Salary By Experience Levels in Boston, MA

How much should you be earning in Elementary Principal in Boston, MA based on your current experience?

Tell us how much experience you have and see an estimate of earnings and view how different experience leavels impact potential pay for Elementary Principal in Boston, MA

RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE

Length of experience is a pay differentiator. Those with greater experience may have an advantage in negotiating salary. For those with less experience, other factors such as education or special skills could impact your pay. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Elementary Principal Salary By Level of Education in Boston, MA

Do you know how much should you be paid for an Elementary Principal position in Boston, MA based on your education level?

Tell us about your education and see an estimate of earnings for Elementary Principal in Boston, MA and well to know the impact of education on future careers.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Depending on the job, educational levels may have a significant impact on pay levels. Be informed and understand how things like education and certifications can help to increase potential earnings for the career you are interested in. Please visit Professional Salary Report for more details.

Average Salary Range for Elementary Principal in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

99086

125518

111329

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

101643

131266

114770

What is the average salary for Elementary Principal in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Principal in Boston, MA. The base salary for Elementary Principal ranges from $99,086 to $125,518 with the average base salary of $111,329. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,643 to $131,266 with the average total cash compensation of $114,770.

View Average Salary for Elementary Principal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$111,329	$99,086 - $125,518
Bonus	$3,441	$2,557 - $5,749
Total Pay	$114,770	$101,643 - $131,266

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Elementary Principal Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,590 - $126,156	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

See salaries for Elementary Principal in locations close to Boston, MA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.

About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

View Salary for Similar Jobs to Elementary Principal in Boston, MA

See Additional Similar Jobs

Loading results...

JOB TITLE	LOCATION	MINIMUM SALARY	MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Elementary School Principal	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $118,401	MAXIMUM SALARY $150,511
JOB TITLE Elementary Assistant Principal	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $104,386	MAXIMUM SALARY $132,943
JOB TITLE Elementary School Assistant Principal	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $96,076	MAXIMUM SALARY $128,767
JOB TITLE Teacher Elementary School	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $59,751	MAXIMUM SALARY $87,938
JOB TITLE Elementary Counselor	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $62,573	MAXIMUM SALARY $83,127
JOB TITLE Elementary Teacher	LOCATION Boston, MA	MINIMUM SALARY $60,920	MAXIMUM SALARY $89,292

The Elementary Principal job could be listed using titles that are not exactly the same, but actually are for the same or very similar job. Here are some job titles in Boston, MA that might be a good fit for the type of job and salary you are looking for.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

99086

125518

About Boston, Massachusetts Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

Elementary Principal Salary in popular cities: Worcester, Springfield, Lowell

Learn more about: Compensation Packages, Employee Flight Risk, Gender Pay Gap, Job Openings for This Role