Secondary School Principal Salary in Atlanta, GA

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How much does a Secondary School Principal make in Atlanta, GA? The average Secondary School Principal salary in Atlanta, GA is $116,777 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,403 and $131,445. 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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Middle School Principal

Proximity Learning Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Salary: We're seeking an Middle School Principal to spearhead our Online School, someone deeply ... Possess a valid Secondary or Principal K-12 Certificate. * 3-5 years of administrative experience ...

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Elementary School Principal-Standing Rock Community Schools

STANDING ROCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL - Fort Yates , ND

Must possess a valid Level I Secondary Principal's credential (North Dakota) * Three or more years of school administrative experience preferred. Immediate Supervisor: Superintendent of Schools ...

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Value Schools, Principal (Downtown Value School)

Edgility Consulting - Los Angeles , CA

... based elementary and secondary charter schools for populations of students who have been ... As a strategic leader, the Principal will emphasize high expectations for all students and staff ...

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Assistant Principal- Vacaville High School Job No. 25-434

Vacaville Unified School District - Vacaville , CA

Job Summary Under professional direction of the school principal, to assist in the administration of a secondary school facility; to plan, develop, organize, coordinate, and supervise the student ...

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Principal - Glendale Campus

Student Choice High School - Glendale , AZ

High School Principal EMPLOYER: Student Choice High School - Glendale Campus SUPERVISOR: Primary ... secondary skills and interests, Mentoring, and student sub-group needs. * Upholds staff ...

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Principal, Teachers, Family Consumer Science, Early Childhood, Special Education

Umo "Ho" Nation Public School - Macy , NE

• Secondary Principal • Family Consumer Science • Early Childhood • Special Education Umo "Ho" Nation Public School is seeking teacher candidates to join our growing, progressive and ...

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What does a Secondary School Principal do?

Common responsibilities of a Secondary School Principal

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.

November 26, 2022

Promotes a culture of learning and collaboration by providing opportunities for staff to acquire, enhance, and refine the knowledge, skills, and commitment necessary to create and support high levels of learning for all students.

December 22, 2022

Creates and sustains a culture of collaboration, trust, learning and high expectations for all.

December 23, 2022

Assists the building principal in evaluating all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions.

January 29, 2023

Builds and sustains partnerships with families and community partners.

March 21, 2023

Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary and assures due process for students when appropriate.

March 29, 2023

Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the building Principal.

April 15, 2023

Evaluates all staff members for the purpose of improving student growth, identify professional learning needs, promoting teacher leadership, and making decisions.

April 23, 2023

Supports students having access to a variety of activities that support their leadership, physical, emotional, social and attitudinal growth.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Secondary School Principal in Atlanta, GA

Average Base Salary

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103403

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116777

Average Total Cash Compensation

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103403

131445

116777

What is the average salary for Secondary School Principal in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Secondary School Principal in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Secondary School Principal ranges from $103,403 to $131,445 with the average base salary of $116,777. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,403 to $131,445 with the average total cash compensation of $116,777.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$116,777	$103,403 - $131,445
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$116,777	$103,403 - $131,445

* 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.

Secondary School Principal Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,345 - $131,371	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,444 - $131,497	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,001 - $130,934	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,109 - $124,716	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $99,500 - $126,484	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,059 - $122,110	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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