Salary of Principal in Australia 2026

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Salary of Principal in Australia 2026

Salary of Principal in Australia

$17,211 / Annual
Based on 18 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$13,877 Average salary
$17,211 Maximum
$19,824

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Principal in Australia

  • Principal

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

    Albany, Western Australia Australian Christian College Full-time

    About ACC As a Protestant, non-denominational Christian education organisation, Australian Christian College (ACC)...

  • Principal

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

    Armagh, South Australia Education Authority Northern Ireland Full-time

    PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A PRINCIPAL TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND)...

  • Principal

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Marsh McLennan Full-time

    Company: Marsh Description: Marsh is seeking an experienced broker with a strong background in account management to...

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Salaries in Australia {year}

All positions in General
Position Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) | Regional SA | Up to 652k p.a $48,042 View listings
Consultant Intensivist $47,083 View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa $44,979 View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist | General Adult | Coastal regional WA $39,421 View listings
Casual Cook $32,000 View listings
Casual Crew $32,000 View listings
Shift Leader $32,000 View listings
Paediatrician $31,379 View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist $27,896 View listings
Geriatrician $23,051 View listings
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FAQ - Principal

The average salary for Principal is AUD17,211 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Principal in Australia.

The lowest salary of Principal per year in Australia is AUD13,877

The highest salary for Principal per year in Australia is AUD19,824

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 18 job postings with salary.