Elementary Principal Salary in Evansville, IN

How much does an Elementary Principal make in Evansville, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elementary Principal in Evansville, IN is $96,640. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $86,014 to $108,962, with most professionals earning between $76,340 and $120,180.

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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 Evansville, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

86014

108962

96640

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

88237

113953

99633

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 Evansville, IN. The base salary for Elementary Principal ranges from $86,014 to $108,962 with the average base salary of $96,640. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,237 to $113,953 with the average total cash compensation of $99,633.

View Average Salary for Elementary Principal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$96,640	$86,014 - $108,962
Bonus	$2,994	$2,223 - $4,991
Total Pay	$99,633	$88,237 - $113,953

* 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 Evansville, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Owensboro, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,469 - $108,271	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Vincennes, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,101 - $102,738	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,728 - $103,532	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,645 - $104,694	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,644 - $105,959	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN
CITY, STATE Terre Haute, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,709 - $104,774	COMPARE TO Evansville, IN

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About Evansville, Indiana

Evansville is a city and the county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. The population was 117,429 at the 2010 census, making it the state's third-most populous city after Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, the largest city in Southern Indiana, and the 232nd-most populous city in the United States. It is the commercial, medical, and cultural hub of Southwestern Indiana and the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area, home to over 911,000 people. The 38th parallel crosses the north side of the city and is marked on Interstate 69. Situated on an oxbow in the Ohio River, the city is of...

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