Elementary Principal Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does an Elementary Principal make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elementary Principal in Erie, PA is $92,916. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,700 to $104,763, with most professionals earning between $73,399 and $115,549.

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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

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Average Salary Range for Elementary Principal in Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

82700

104763

92916

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

84837

109562

95794

What is the average salary for Elementary Principal in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Principal in Erie, PA. The base salary for Elementary Principal ranges from $82,700 to $104,763 with the average base salary of $92,916. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,837 to $109,562 with the average total cash compensation of $95,794.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$92,916	$82,700 - $104,763
Bonus	$2,878	$2,137 - $4,799
Total Pay	$95,794	$84,837 - $109,562

* 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 Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,187 - $109,180	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,821 - $111,251	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,073 - $103,969	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,366 - $111,941	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,640 - $111,021	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,439 - $112,033	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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