As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Assistant School Principal in the United States is $90,459. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $82,936 to $102,632, with most professionals earning between $76,087 and $113,715.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $102,632 | $8,553 | $1,974 | $49 |
| Average | $90,459 | $7,538 | $1,740 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,936 | $6,911 | $1,595 | $40 |
An entry-level Assistant School Principal with less than 1 year of experience earns about $87,652. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $87,989. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $89,112. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $90,459, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $93,548.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Assistant School Principal | $87,652 |
| Intermediate Level Assistant School Principal | $87,989 |
| Senior Level Assistant School Principal | $89,112 |
| Specialist Level Assistant School Principal | $90,459 |
| Expert Level Assistant School Principal | $93,548 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Assistant School Principal compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $73,826 in 2023 to approximately $74,149 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Assistant School Principal salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $90,459 | 72.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,920 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,432 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,447 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.1% | ||
| Pension | $3,799 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $11,481 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $124,910 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.3% |
| High School | 3.0% |
| Associates | 1.7% |
| Bachelors | 14.4% |
| Masters | 68.1% |
| Doctorate | 12.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Assistant School Principal is $90,459. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Assistant School Principal is $43; the average weekly pay of Assistant School Principal is $1,740; the average monthly pay of Assistant School Principal is $7,538.
An Assistant School Principal's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Assistant School Principal earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Assistant School Principal is $114,096.
The highest pay for Assistant School Principal is $113,715.
The lowest pay for Assistant School Principal is $76,087.
Assists the school principal in the management of education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Coordinates school activities and ensures that budgetary guidelines are met. May help in developing the curriculum, staffing, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a school principal. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
Tutoring: A Tutor is responsible for helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments.
Curriculum Development: Curriculum development is the multi-step process of creating and improving a course taught at a school or university.
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