Nationally, the median is $132,649 — New South Wales sits $326 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median School Principal salary of $132,323 — after $30,485 income tax and $2,646 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for School Principal roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Department of Education★ 3.7 | $231,896 | $223,483 – $240,309 |
| Maxx Academy★ 5.0 | $223,822 | $213,487 – $234,156 |
| NSW Department of Education and Communities ★ 3.4 | $220,317 | $210,432 – $230,201 |
| Amity College★ 3.6 | $158,967 | $152,108 – $165,826 |
| Brisbane Catholic Education★ 3.5 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $146,153 |
| $146,006 – $146,300 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $123,894 | $121,276 – $132,323 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $65,448 | $63,018 – $67,879 |