High School Principal Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a High School Principal make in Chicago, IL?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a High School Principal in Chicago, IL is $126,403. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $98,751 to a high of $156,720, with most professionals earning between $111,929 and $142,272.

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Average Salary Range for High School Principal in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for High School Principal in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of High School Principal in Chicago, IL. The base salary for High School Principal ranges from $111,929 to $142,272 with the average base salary of $126,403. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $111,929 to $142,272 with the average total cash compensation of $126,403.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $126,403 $111,929 - $142,272
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $126,403 $111,929 - $142,272
* 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.

High School Principal Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,929 - $142,272 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,929 - $142,272 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,799 - $142,107 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,886 - $142,217 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,886 - $142,217 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,590 - $139,298 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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