CBSE School Principal Salaries by 8 Employees

11 - 19 years exp.

₹7.5 Lakhs - ₹15.9 Lakhs

Low Confidence

Salary of majority employees

Fixed (92%)

₹10 Lakhs

Variable (8%)

₹0.9 Lakh

At par with the average School Principal Salary in Education & Training Companies for 11 - 19 years of experience

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Last Updated: 2 Jan 2024

Companies similar to CBSE for School Principal

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Podar International School School Principal Salary 17 - 27 years exp. (25 salaries)	₹13.5 L/yr - ₹25 L/yr 70% more
DAV Public School School Principal Salary 14 - 31 years exp. (24 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹18.5 L/yr 5% less
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Narayana e-Techno School School Principal Salary 10 - 20 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹5.4 L/yr - ₹20 L/yr 15% more
Central Academy School School Principal Salary 11 - 22 years exp. (16 salaries)	₹6 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr 7% more
Maharishi Vidya Mandir School Principal Salary 4 - 25 years exp. (15 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹9.3 L/yr 43% less
Podar World School School Principal Salary 14 - 18 years exp. (8 salaries)	₹9.8 L/yr - ₹12 L/yr 3% less
Eurokids School Principal Salary 1 - 14 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹3 L/yr - ₹9.6 L/yr 42% less
Velammal Vidhyashram School Principal Salary 16 - 19 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹8 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr 5% less
D A V School School Principal Salary 23 - 30 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹6.5 L/yr 45% less

School Principal salary at CBSE ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 11 years to 19 years. Salary estimates are based on 8 latest salaries received from various employees of CBSE.

Experience wise CBSE School Principal salaries

Last Updated: 2 Jan 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.7 L/yr - ₹13.3 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.4 L/yr - ₹13.2 L/yr
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13 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹10.3 L/yr - ₹13.1 L/yr
14 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹4.5 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
15+ years (5 salaries)	₹7.5 L/yr - ₹15.9 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for CBSE

3.4

Rated by 6 employees for salary & benefits

Senior Secondary Teacher Coordinator in Nagercoil

Teaching & Training Department

5.0

• posted on 08 Jan 2022

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...kills and community power.It is effective to understand the subjects well known.salary is better.Good atmosphere.There are Co curricular activities that makes the students to think out of box.

Salary - Good

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Dislikes

High work pressure.There is politics between the employees.No training seniors guide the freshers .

Teacher in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Teaching & Training Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Jun 2021

5.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

...gement is transparent. There is a huge cafeteria and gaming arcade for chilling. Company policies are good, appraisals are fair and they give good salary hike and bonus every year.

Salary - Excellent

+4 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn’t address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow. There is a bond of 2 years before which you cannot resign. On the job training is not given to new joinees.

Desktop Support Engineer in New Delhi

IT & Information Security Department

4.0

• posted on 23 Apr 2021

4.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Good work environment and culture. Teammates are supportive and the management is transparent.

Salary - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

There is a lot of politics and the management doesn't address our issues. Salary is decent but career growth is slow.

English TGT in Mumbai

Full Time

Teaching & Training Department

4.0

• posted on 08 Aug 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

The structured curriculum helps to guide the teachers on thr required effective strategy to be used for teaching. The opportunities for seminars, workshops, training sessions helped me keep updated and professionally upgraded.

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

Limited flexibility

System Administrator in Dinhata

Full Time

Engineering - Hardware & Networks Department

4.0

• posted on 06 Aug 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Am joy and work like video editing audio editing culturals school programs events some functions .and handling systems servers cctv and do my seriveces and detection as well as a as Campus. And server the students do my potential hardworking create the student education development . Am satisfied my work not satisfied the campus

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

I'm dislike opinion for me non tecaching management was very poor and the uncomfortable zone that was critical and un manageable co workers problems handling and they are not convenient to managing workers..

Skill development - Poor

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CBSE School Principal Salary FAQs

What is the salary of School Principal at CBSE ?

The average salary of a School Principal at CBSE in India typically ranges from ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 11 years to 19 years).

The top 10% of School Principal at CBSE earn more than ₹15.4 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹15.9 Lakhs per year. School Principal Salaries at CBSE can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 8 CBSE employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a School Principal at CBSE in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a School Principal at CBSE in India typically ranges from ₹78,166 to ₹80,197 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 11 years to 19 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 8 salaries received from various employees of CBSE. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

Which companies offer higher salaries than CBSE for School Principal in India?

Podar International School	₹13.5 Lakhs to ₹25.0 Lakhs per year
Narayana e-Techno School	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹20.0 Lakhs per year
Central Academy School	₹6.0 Lakhs to ₹18.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by CBSE, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a School Principal in companies similar to CBSE in India?

The salary of a School Principal at companies similar to CBSE in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Podar World School	₹9.8 Lakhs to ₹12.0 Lakhs per year
Velammal Vidhyashram	₹8.0 Lakhs to ₹15.0 Lakhs per year
DAV Public School	₹5.4 Lakhs to ₹18.5 Lakhs per year
Eurokids	₹3.0 Lakhs to ₹9.6 Lakhs per year
Maharishi Vidya Mandir	₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹9.3 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a School Principal at CBSE in India?

The salary growth for a School Principal at CBSE depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a School Principal can expect the following growth trajectory at CBSE:

Experience	Average Salary Range
11 years	₹4.7 Lakhs to ₹13.3 Lakhs per year
12 years	₹10.4 Lakhs to ₹13.2 Lakhs per year
13 years	₹10.3 Lakhs to ₹13.1 Lakhs per year
14 years	₹4.5 Lakhs to ₹14.0 Lakhs per year

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CBSE School Principal salary in India ranges between ₹7.5 Lakhs to ₹15.9 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 8 CBSE latest salaries received from various employees of CBSE.