Preschool Principal Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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How much does a Preschool Principal make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Principal in Los Angeles, CA is $135,809. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $120,250 to $152,861, with most professionals earning between $106,085 and $168,386.

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Average Salary Range for Preschool Principal in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

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120250
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135809

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
120250
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135809
What is the average salary for Preschool Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Preschool Principal in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Preschool Principal ranges from $120,250 to $152,861 with the average base salary of $135,809. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,250 to $152,861 with the average total cash compensation of $135,809.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $135,809 $120,250 - $152,861
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $135,809 $120,250 - $152,861
* 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.

Preschool Principal Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,189 - $154,054 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,189 - $154,054 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,189 - $154,054 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,189 - $154,054 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,624 - $153,335 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $121,060 - $153,890 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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