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Principal Salary in Kolkata (Updated 2025)

based on 203 latest salaries • updated: 8 Mar 2025
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Annual salary range

₹2.4 Lakhs - ₹42 Lakhs

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Experience wise Principal salaries

Years of experience Avg. Annual Salary
7 years
(3 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹3.1 L/yr

8 years
(8 salaries)
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₹2 L/yr - ₹11.4 L/yr

9 years
(2 salaries)
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₹3.1 L/yr - ₹6.3 L/yr

10 years
(9 salaries)
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₹3 L/yr - ₹8.5 L/yr

11 years
(6 salaries)
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₹0.1 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr

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Principal Salary in Kolkata ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹42 Lakhs for 7 years of experience to 27 years of experience . Salary estimates are based on 203 latest salaries received from Principal.
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Principal salaries in different departments

Department Avg Annual Salary
Teaching & Training
Principal Salary
7 - 27 years exp. (123 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹26.9 L/yr

Administration & Facilities
Principal Salary
10 - 27 years exp. (20 salaries)
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹21.6 L/yr

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Asha Jyoti Vidyapeeth

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20 years exp.

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Vijay Group of Institutes

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16 years exp.

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Shree Niketan Patasala

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15 years exp.

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Rukmin School Nagpur

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23 years exp.

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Dynasty Modern Gurukul Academy

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17 years exp.

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Velammal Bodhi Campus, Thanjavur

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20 years exp.

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BCG

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7 years exp.

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Indian Railways

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18 years exp.

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People's Institute Of Hotel Management

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23 years exp.

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Delhi Public School

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21 years exp.

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· 10-15 years

Amazon India Software Dev Centre Pvt Ltd

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· 12-14 years

India Medtronic Pvt. Ltd

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· 3-8 years

Oracle

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₹13 L/yr - ₹23 L/yr

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Designations Avg Annual Salary
Principal Salary
7 - 27 years exp.
(203 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

Vice Principal Salary
5 - 24 years exp.
(110 salaries)
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₹1.8 L/yr - ₹36 L/yr

Senior Principal Salary
20 - 25 years exp.
(5 salaries)
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₹14.2 L/yr - ₹59.9 L/yr

School Principal Salary
8 - 27 years exp.
(113 salaries)
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr

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Principal Salary In Other Locations

Locations Avg Annual Salary
Bangalore / Bengaluru
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7 - 27 years exp.
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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹63 L/yr

Hyderabad / Secunderabad
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7 - 27 years exp.
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr

Mumbai
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7 - 27 years exp.
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₹3 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

New Delhi
Principal
7 - 27 years exp.
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹95 L/yr

Pune
Principal
7 - 27 years exp.
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₹2.4 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr

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Principal Salary By Industries

Industries Avg Annual Salary

Education & Training

Principal
7 - 27 years exp.
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr

IT Services & Consulting

Principal
7 - 26 years exp.
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₹10.5 L/yr - ₹99.8 L/yr

Internet

Principal
7 - 27 years exp.
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₹5 L/yr - ₹92 L/yr

Software Product

Principal
7 - 25 years exp.
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₹12 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

Consulting

Principal
7 - 25 years exp.
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₹17 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Salaries

What is the salary of a Principal in Kolkata?
Salary for a Principal in Kolkata ranges between ₹2.4 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 203 latest salaries received from various Principals across industries.
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What is the starting salary for a Principal in Kolkata?
Average starting Salary for Principal in India is around ₹2.4 Lakhs per year (₹20.0k per month). 7 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal.
What is the highest salary for a Principal in Kolkata?
Highest salary that a Principal can earn is ₹150.0 Lakhs per year (₹12.5L per month).
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What are the popular/top skills required to become a Principal?
These are the top skills of a Principal based on 207 jobs posted by employers.
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Project Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Recruitment

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