How much does a Principal make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal in Gary, IN is $121,406. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $107,505 to $136,657, with most professionals earning between $94,849 and $150,543.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal in Gary, IN. The base salary for Principal ranges from $107,505 to $136,657 with the average base salary of $121,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $107,505 to $136,657 with the average total cash compensation of $121,406.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $121,406 $107,505 - $136,657
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $121,406 $107,505 - $136,657
* 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.
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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