High School Principal Salary in Fresno, CA

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a High School Principal in Fresno, CA is $121,671. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $95,064 to a high of $150,876, with most professionals earning between $107,744 and $136,958.

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Average Salary Range for High School Principal in Fresno, CA

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What is the average salary for High School Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of High School Principal in Fresno, CA. The base salary for High School Principal ranges from $107,744 to $136,958 with the average base salary of $121,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,744 to $136,958 with the average total cash compensation of $121,671.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,671 $107,744 - $136,958
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $121,671 $107,744 - $136,958
* 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.

High School Principal Salary Near Fresno, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Visalia, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,099 - $136,138 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Modesto, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $114,131 - $145,077 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Salinas, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,136 - $151,438 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Monterey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $119,394 - $151,766 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE Bakersfield, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,164 - $146,389 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
CITY, STATE San Jose, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $134,949 - $171,539 COMPARE TO Fresno, CA
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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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