The average Elementary School Principal salary in California is $184,761. The salary range for an Elementary School Principal is usually between $167,017 and $197,300 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $221,448. The average hourly pay for an Elementary School Principal is $88.83 per hour.
The employer paying the highest salary for an Elementary School Principal job in California is Hayward Unified with an average salary as high as $199,046. Top 3 cities paying the highest average Elementary School Principal salary in California are Sacramento, with an average salary of $151,763, followed by Orange, with an average salary of $166,387, and Diablo, with an average salary of $149,750.
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hayward Unified, CA | $199,046 |
| Carlsbad Unified, CA | $195,747 |
| Manteca Unified, CA | $194,213 |
| Ramona City Unified, CA | $185,397 |
| Desert Sands Unified, CA | $179,862 |
| Hemet Unified, CA | $178,658 |
| Santa Monica-Malibu Unified, CA | $176,850 |
| Baldwin Park Unified, CA | $174,026 |
| Romoland Elementary, CA | $172,612 |
| Valley Center-Pauma Unified, CA | $170,736 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary-Principal | $124,714 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,095 |
| Elementary Counselor | $69,804 |
| Elementary School Principal | $149,520 |
| Elementary School Assistant Principal | $125,025 |
| Elementary School Librarian | $68,136 |
| Elementary | $49,990 |
| Elementary Guidance | $47,023 |
| Elementary Interventionist | $69,756 |
| Elementary Paraprofessional | $18,695 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Elementary School Principal and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $98,534 | 31 |
| Arkansas | $73,718 | 5 |
| California | $171,446 | 246 |
| Colorado | $70,007 | 1 |
| Connecticut | $187,926 | 13 |
| Florida | $102,576 | 80 |
| Indiana | $111,147 | 83 |
| Massachusetts | $106,554 | 14 |
| Maryland | $143,087 | 38 |
| North Carolina | $110,250 | 1 |
| New Jersey | $127,981 | 1427 |
| New Mexico | $66,976 | 85 |
| Nevada | $148,080 | 71 |
| Oregon | $133,354 | 24 |
| South Carolina | $90,024 | 1 |
| Virginia | $138,740 | 184 |
Select a city to view specific salary for Elementary School Principal in this city
| City Name | State | Records Number | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | CA | 51 | $151,763 |
| Orange | CA | 28 | $166,387 |
| Diablo | CA | 24 | $149,750 |
| Manteca | CA | 23 | $194,214 |
| Bakersfield | CA | 20 | $130,482 |
| Hayward | CA | 19 | $199,046 |
| La Quinta | CA | 19 | $179,863 |
| Santa Rosa | CA | 16 | $127,446 |
| Hemet | CA | 15 | $178,658 |
| Lake Elsinore | CA | 13 | $170,400 |
| El Centro | CA | 13 | $74,652 |
| Berkeley | CA | 13 | $162,801 |
| Vacaville | CA | 12 | $124,359 |
| San Luis Obispo | CA | 12 | $169,799 |
| Calabasas | CA | 11 | $162,609 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 10 | $167,157 |
| Santa Monica | CA | 10 | $174,685 |
| Gilroy | CA | 10 | $112,907 |
| Baldwin Park | CA | 10 | $174,026 |
| Castro Valley | CA | 9 | $173,463 |
| Lompoc | CA | 9 | $159,944 |
| Ramona | CA | 8 | $109,528 |
| Paradise | CA | 8 | $81,694 |
| Santa Fe Springs | CA | 7 | $122,536 |
| Covina | CA | 7 | $139,716 |
| Morgan Hill | CA | 6 | $168,894 |
| Petaluma | CA | 6 | $114,567 |
| Culver City | CA | 6 | $134,414 |
