High School Principal Salary in the United States

How much does a High School Principal make in the United States? The average High School Principal salary in the United States is $107,758 as of December 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $95,425 and $121,299. 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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Sacred Hearts Academy - Honolulu , HI
Principal STATUS: Full-Time Regular FLSA: Exempt WORK YEAR: 12 Months SALARY: Commensurate of experience CLOSING DATE: Friday, February 21, 2020 School Overview Sacred Hearts Academy is celebrating ...
iHire - 4 days ago
Agriculture Teacher-High School
National Association of Agricultural Educators - Athens , Georgia
Direct SupervisorBuilding Principal Essential FunctionsAdapts classroom work for the purpose of ... Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents or guardians, and a variety ...
JobHog, Inc - 8 days ago
High School and Youth Girls Lacrosse Official
Oregon Women's Lacorsse Umpire Association - Bend , OR
High school and youth games usually run from the end of March through June. Once trained, you may accommodate your active schedule by self assigning. There are many opportunities to officiate at ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Independent Sales Rep (Established Territory) - School Division
Collective Goods - Canton , OH
... high quality, unique gifts and books to over 45,000 schools throughout America. We offer an ... Prospect new accounts and build continuous relationships with principals, secretaries, and media ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Employment Opportunities New Mexico Military Institute1/23/20
New Mexico Military Institute - Roswell , NM
A. (updated) - Skilled Trades Tech -(Building Maintenance) - Junior College Vice Dean/High School Principal - Dep Director of Alumni Relations and Institutional Adv. - Alumni Relations Gift Processor ...
ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago
Dean of Faculty
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL LLC - Henderson , NV
... the school. Lead a dynamic team of Principals and teachers in a professional, continuous ... high standards of Henderson International School ● Represent the school among the teacher ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
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