Elementary School Principal Salary in Lexington, KY

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How much does an Elementary School Principal make in Lexington, KY? The average Elementary School Principal salary in Lexington, KY is $111,382 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $98,622 and $125,372. 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.

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Elementary School Principal/ Principal in Residence

Global Community Charter School - New York , NY

After one year of residency, the Senior Principal in Residence will become the Elementary School Principal for the 2025 - 2026 school year. The Senior Principal in Residence is an experienced ...

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Elementary School Principal

St Francis - Marshalltown , IA

Elementary School Principal - St. Francis School, Marshalltown, Iowa, seeks a full-time Administrator for a 215 student PK3-6 program for 2024-2025. Candidates must be a practicing Catholic and an ...

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Elementary School Principal

Inner City Foundation - Los Angeles , CA

The Principal is an educational leader that will foster high levels of academic achievement in their community school site. The Principal will deliver student results in line with agreed upon goals ...

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Elementary School Assistant Principal

Charter School - Phoenix , AZ

The Assistant Principal is a critical team member supporting the school's leadership to create and sustain a strengths-based culture. They must ensure a safe campus and positive learning environment

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School Administrative Assistant - Elementary School

BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS - New York , NY

... elementary school campus ... Under the supervision of the Principal, this person will provide support to the principal in a wide ...

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Elementary School After-School Site Director

Manhattan Youth - New York , NY

Under the direction of the Director of Elementary School Programs, the Site Director is responsible ... Communicate regularly with school principal, faculty, PTA, staff, students and parents, address ...

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What does an Elementary School Principal do?

Common responsibilities of an Elementary School Principal

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

September 18, 2022

Demonstrate executive functions such as planning, organizing, remembering, and regulating information and behavior as they pertain to student performance and achievement.

December 07, 2022

Support excellent instruction in all grades and subject areas through regular observations, both announced and unannounced, and provide high quality, specific feedback.

February 02, 2023

Assists in the planning, implementation and operation of successful and creative before and after school programs, summer programs including Camp Zone, specialty camps, and all other local and national enrichment / ancillary programs.

March 01, 2023

Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service, including RtI, PBIS, MO Learning Standards, Instructional Technology, classroom management strategies, etc.

March 14, 2023

Develop and set annual campus performance objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using the campus planning process and site-based decision-making committee.

April 14, 2023

Assist in organizing and promoting the public relations and development program for the school.

April 17, 2023

Manages diverse opinions, ideologies, and expertise to achieve school vision and objectives.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Elementary School Principal in Lexington, KY

Average Base Salary

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98622

125372

111382

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125372

111382

What is the average salary for Elementary School 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 School Principal in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Elementary School Principal ranges from $98,622 to $125,372 with the average base salary of $111,382. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,622 to $125,372 with the average total cash compensation of $111,382.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$111,382	$98,622 - $125,372
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$111,382	$98,622 - $125,372

* 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 School Principal Salary Near Lexington, KY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,466 - $125,173	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,947 - $123,242	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Louisville, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,669 - $127,974	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Covington, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,702 - $131,830	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,702 - $131,830	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,278 - $131,290	COMPARE TO Lexington, KY

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About Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city in the United States. By land area, Lexington is the 28th largest city in the United States. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," it is the heart of the state's Bluegrass region. It has a nonpartisan mayor-council form of government, with 12 council districts and three members elected at large, with the highest vote-getter designated vice mayor. In the 2017 U.S. Census Estimate, the city's population was 321,959, anchoring a metropolitan are...

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