Principal Salary in Springfield, IL

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How much does a Principal make in Springfield, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Principal in Springfield, IL is $118,253. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $104,706 to $133,101, with most professionals earning between $92,372 and $146,619.

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Principal Salary By Experience Levels in Springfield, IL

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Principal Salary By Level of Education in Springfield, IL

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Average Salary Range for Principal in Springfield, IL

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 Springfield, IL. The base salary for Principal ranges from $104,706 to $133,101 with the average base salary of $118,253. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,706 to $133,101 with the average total cash compensation of $118,253.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $118,253 $104,706 - $133,101
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $118,253 $104,706 - $133,101
* 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 Springfield, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Normal, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,407 - $131,449 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,119 - $131,084 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Peoria, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,264 - $132,539 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Champaign, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,376 - $130,139 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,109 - $134,885 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
CITY, STATE Saint Louis, MO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $106,282 - $135,105 COMPARE TO Springfield, IL
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About Springfield, Illinois    Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. ....More

Springfield, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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