Preschool Principal Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Preschool Principal make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Principal in San Jose, CA is $153,976. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $136,346 to $173,319, with most professionals earning between $120,295 and $190,930.

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Average Salary Range for Preschool Principal in San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Preschool Principal ranges from $136,346 to $173,319 with the average base salary of $153,976. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $136,346 to $173,319 with the average total cash compensation of $153,976.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $153,976 $136,346 - $173,319
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $153,976 $136,346 - $173,319
* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,346 - $173,319 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,780 - $153,532 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $136,087 - $172,989 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,795 - $167,534 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $132,011 - $167,809 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $135,006 - $171,615 COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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