School Principal
Annual salary range
₹2.3 Lakhs - ₹22 Lakhs
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latest salaries
• updated:
5 Mar 2025
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Experience wise School Principal salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
8
years
(154
salaries)
|  ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr |
9
years
(117
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹13.6 L/yr |
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10
years
(281
salaries)
| ₹1.8 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
11
years
(156
salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr |
12
years
(222
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr |
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School Principal Salary in
India ranges between ₹2.3
Lakhs to ₹22
Lakhs for
8 years of experience to 27 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
4.6k latest salaries received
from School Principal.
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School Principal salaries in different departments
| Department | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Teaching & Training
School Principal Salary
8 - 27
years
exp.
(2.8k
salaries)
| ₹2.3 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Administration & Facilities
School Principal Salary
8 - 27
years
exp.
(276
salaries)
| ₹2.4 L/yr - ₹21 L/yr |
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Latest annual salaries shared by School Principals
1d ago
Brindavan Vidyalaya
School Principal
11 years exp.
2d ago
Mount Litera Zee School
School Principal
15 years exp.
2d ago
Saluja Gold International School
School Principal
26 years exp.
2d ago
Zee Learn
School Principal
25 years exp.
3d ago
Rungta Public School
School Principal
21 years exp.
3d ago
Orchids International School
School Principal
17 years exp.
3d ago
Kalorex Education Foundation
School Principal
22 years exp.
4d ago
Acadia International School
School Principal
16 years exp.
4d ago
Aga Khan Education Services
School Principal
23 years exp.
5d ago
St Xaviers Sr Sec School
School Principal
24 years exp.
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23
yrs
exp.
(47 salaries)
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₹12 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr | |
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24
yrs
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(47 salaries)
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10 -
26
yrs
exp.
(41 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
8 -
21
yrs
exp.
(39 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹18.9 L/yr | |
14 -
29
yrs
exp.
(39 salaries)
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₹6.6 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
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10 -
24
yrs
exp.
(35 salaries)
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₹4.8 L/yr - ₹14.8 L/yr | |
14 -
30
yrs
exp.
(30 salaries)
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₹8 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
10 -
27
yrs
exp.
(24 salaries)
|
₹5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr | |
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14 -
31
yrs
exp.
(24 salaries)
|
₹5.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr | |
20 -
26
yrs
exp.
(22 salaries)
|
₹13.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr | |
School Principal Jobs in India
School Principal
· 10-20 years
VIBGYOR Group of Schools
Bangalore / Bengaluru
School Principal
· 10-20 years
Naturenurture
Moradabad
School Principal
· 3-8 years
Nspira Management Services
₹8
L/yr
- ₹12
L/yr
Visakhapatnam
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| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Senior Principal Salary
10 -
27
years
exp.
(250 salaries)
| ₹7.5 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr |
Vice Principal Salary
5 -
25
years
exp.
(3.4k salaries)
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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Director Principal Salary
12 -
31
years
exp.
(281 salaries)
| ₹5 L/yr - ₹96 L/yr |
School Teacher Salary
1 -
12
years
exp.
(20.2k salaries)
| ₹0.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr |
Principal Salary
7 -
27
years
exp.
(9.3k salaries)
| ₹2.5 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
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Salary related reviews by similar designations like School Principal
Mount Litera Zee School
Principal
• posted on 11 Aug 2022
Likes
Staff members were cooperative
- Salary - Excellent
+3 more
Dislikes
Interference of the management in every day activities of the school. Selection of the staff based on the minimum demand salary rather than quality.
read moreDelhi Public School
School Teacher
• posted on 26 Mar 2021
Likes
Good work environment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade
read more- Salary - Good
+3 more
Dislikes
Salary is decent but career growth is slow.
Sri Chaitanya Techno Schools
School Teacher
• posted on 20 May 2021
Likes
It's really good opportunity working in Sri Chaitanya.Management provides all the facilities like good salary and job security here.Workshop that conducts every year is very useful to the teachers for enhancing their skills.Here RP Mr Nagaraju sir has given lots of knowledge on Subject and life skills.its really wonderful platform to improve our skills.Management is highly appreciated with their policies.These Policies are designed for students and employees centered.I have worked in Srichaitanya around 10 years Since 2011.I have never faced any problem from Management.I always thankfull to SRI CHAITANYA MANAGEMENT
read more- Salary - Good
+6 more
Dislikes
It's really sad to express my feedback on dislike.I never dislike the Management and Policies of Sri Chaitanya.these are always respectable. But I never like the Politics that goes on at Branch level.I have also faced many Politics from Principal and others at my Branch (Palasa) level even i do my work properly and effectively.Real talents are always suppressed by the officials at Branch level.I have seen Caste feeling(nepotism) at Palasa Branch. But Management and it's Policies are highly appreciated.I have worked 10 years because of Management. Thanking you SRINIVAS RAYALA (BIO HOD)
read moreOrchids International School
Principal
• posted on 22 Jan 2025
Likes
In Orchids promotion is frequent. But one needs to be highly active and prompt with work. Smart work is appreciated.
- Job security - Good
+1 more
Dislikes
Salary is not good
Narayana Educational Society
School Teacher
• posted on 11 Dec 2018
Likes
As a teacher u will get good experience.u innovate new ideas, u learn new things, but there is no salary hike or u get promotions. Managing ur work life and personal life is little tough as u won't get time..
read more- Skill development - Good
Dislikes
The work pressure is very high.. growth is slow.. there will be no appreciation for the work you have done..
- Job security - Poor
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School Principal Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Hyderabad / Secunderabad
School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.6 L/yr - ₹22 L/yr |
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Pune
School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹19.8 L/yr |
Mumbai
School Principal
8 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹2.8 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr |
New Delhi
School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹24 L/yr |
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School Principal Salary By Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Education & Training School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹21.7 L/yr |
Financial Services School Principal
8 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹2.2 L/yr - ₹19 L/yr |
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EdTech School Principal
8 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹3.1 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
Healthcare / Pharma School Principal
9 -
27
years
exp.
| ₹3 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr |
Engineering & Construction School Principal
8 -
26
years
exp.
| ₹3.5 L/yr - ₹21.4 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about School Principal Salaries
What is the salary of a School Principal in India?
Salary for a School Principal in India ranges between ₹2.3 Lakhs to ₹22.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4.6k latest salaries received from various School Principals across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ School Principals?
- Delhi Public School Numaligarh School Principal Salary - ₹43.1 Lakhs per year
- Global Indian International School School Principal Salary - ₹25.7 Lakhs per year
- Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society School Principal Salary - ₹19.3 Lakhs per year
- VIBGYOR Group of Schools School Principal Salary - ₹19.0 Lakhs per year
- Aditya Birla Group School Principal Salary - ₹18.9 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a School Principal in India?
Average starting Salary for School Principal in India is around ₹2.3 Lakhs per year (₹19.2k per month). 8 years of minimum experience is required to be a School Principal.
What is the highest salary for a School Principal in India?
Highest salary that a School Principal can earn is ₹50.0 Lakhs per year (₹4.2L per month).
What are the top paying industries for School Principal in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 150.0 Lakhs per year
- Education & Training - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 102.0 Lakhs per year
- Government - ₹1.0 Lakhs to 21.0 Lakhs per year
- EdTech - ₹2.0 Lakhs to 96.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 30.0 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for School Principal in India?
- New Delhi - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 42.1 Lakhs per year
- Mumbai - ₹0.2 Lakhs to 66.6 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹0.1 Lakhs to 42.0 Lakhs per year
- Pune - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 40.5 Lakhs per year
- Hyderabad / Secunderabad - ₹0.3 Lakhs to 98.0 Lakhs per year
What are the popular/top skills required to become a School Principal?
These are the top skills of a School Principal based on 35 jobs posted by employers.
- Communication Skills
- Training
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Academics
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