Elementary School Assistant Principal Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does an Elementary School Assistant Principal make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elementary School Assistant Principal in Detroit, MI is $100,546. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $87,704 to $117,551, with most professionals earning between $76,012 and $133,033.

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Demonstrates high level of communication skills and meets District standards for oral and written language proficiency in English, and if applicable, in Spanish or Russian.

December 07, 2022

Participates in various meetings for the purpose of receiving information or sharing information and expertise with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians.

February 10, 2023

Follows all safety rules and takes all reasonable precautions to provide a safe and secure working environment for all school employees.

February 14, 2023

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

March 22, 2023

Communicates effectively in Spanish or Russian (if assigned) in both oral and written form.

April 23, 2023

Maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague, or district patron, and uses or relays academic, social, or personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Elementary School Assistant Principal in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

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87704

117551

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100546

What is the average salary for Elementary School Assistant Principal in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary School Assistant Principal in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Elementary School Assistant Principal ranges from $87,704 to $117,551 with the average base salary of $100,546. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,704 to $117,551 with the average total cash compensation of $100,546.

View Average Salary for Elementary School Assistant Principal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$100,546	$87,704 - $117,551
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$100,546	$87,704 - $117,551

* 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.

Elementary School Assistant Principal Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,704 - $117,551	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,660 - $117,492	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,423 - $117,175	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,564 - $117,363	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,581 - $117,386	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,520 - $117,304	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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