Principal Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Principal make in Chicago, IL? The average Principal salary in Chicago, IL is $125,127 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $110,797 and $140,844. 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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Principal Position at Annunciation School for Upper School Grades 4 through 8

Archdiocese of New York - Tuckahoe , NY

Principal for Upper School Grades 4 through 8 Annunciation School 465 Westchester Avenue Crestwood, NY 10707 Annunciation School The mission of Annunciation School, a ministry of the Catholic Church ...

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Principal

North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School - Chicago , IL

The principal will play a crucial role in shaping the academic and social development of students, managing the overall school operation, and collaborating with staff, students, and parents to ...

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Assistant Principal (High School)

International Leadership of Texas - Cleveland , TX

Master's degree Texas principal or other appropriate Texas certificate Advanced Education Leadership (AEL) certification, Instructional Leadership Training (ILT), or Instructional Leadership ...

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Principal Mechanical Engineer (P.E.)

Sterling Engineering - North Chicago , IL

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Licensed P.E.) Location: North Chicago, IL Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire, Hybrid Overview: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee ...

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Assistant Principal for School Culture

Mater Dei Catholic High School of San Diego - San Diego , CA

Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Role: The Assistant Principal for School Culture is a formational leader at Mater Dei Catholic High School (MDCHS). The Assistant Principal for School Culture is ...

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Principal Design Quality Engineer

Digital Prospectors - Merrimack , NH

Principal Design Quality Engineer Location: Merrimack, NH (Onsite) Length: Direct Hire Job Description: Our client is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer who will work as a member of a cross ...

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Assist the Superintendent in the management and coordination of diagnostic evaluations, related staffing, and parent feedback meetings.

April 28, 2023

Lead a team of engineers in all aspects of the design of projects including the plans, specifications, and estimate preparation for public works projects with a focus on wet utility improvements including water distribution and storage, wastewater collection, and storm drainage systems for public agencies.

January 30, 2023

Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and a Development Director, including managing calendar, contact lists, travel reservations, meeting preparation, phone and email correspondence, mail correspondence, entering call reports, meeting notes and briefings.

March 19, 2023

Participate in an Architecture Guild that helps define, evangelize, and evolve the set of guidelines made available to technical teams.

April 27, 2023

Develop sophisticated data science frameworks that add value to addressing client needs, Interface with the client on a regular basis to understand and address their business problems through these frameworks.

April 30, 2023

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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110797

140844

125127

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110797

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125127

What is the average salary for Principal in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Principal ranges from $110,797 to $140,844 with the average base salary of $125,127. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,797 to $140,844 with the average total cash compensation of $125,127.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$125,127	$110,797 - $140,844
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$125,127	$110,797 - $140,844

* 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.

Principal Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,420 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,420 - $141,636	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,293 - $141,475	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,377 - $141,582	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,377 - $141,582	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,884 - $138,412	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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About Chicago, Illinois

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...

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About Chicago, Illinois Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

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