Nationally, the median is $132,649 — Queensland sits $13,651 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median School Principal salary of $146,300 — after $35,469 income tax and $2,926 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $149,422 | $143,771 – $155,073 |
| Brisbane Catholic Education★ 3.5 | $146,300 | $132,480 – $162,682 |
| Queensland Department of Education★ 3.8 | $136,782 | $131,542 – $142,022 |
| Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton★ 2.9 | $131,966 | $126,249 – $137,683 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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.