The average principal salary at Taft City was $161,195 , which is 15 percent lower than the average salary for this job in California, but 37 percent higher than the national average for this job . Principal salaries at Taft City typically range from $156,363 to $167,019 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported principal salary was $167,175. There are 6 employees at Taft City with the job title principal.