Salary of Principal in Australia 2026

How much does a Principal earn?

$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

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

$1,434 / Monthly
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: $1,156 Average salary: $1,434 Maximum: $1,652

Minimum
$1,156 Average salary
$1,434 Maximum
$1,652

$48 / Daily
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: $39 Average salary: $48 Maximum: $55

Minimum
$39 Average salary
$48 Maximum
$55

$9 / Hourly
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: $7 Average salary: $9 Maximum: $10

Minimum
$7 Average salary
$9 Maximum
$10

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Principal in Australia

Principal

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Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Catholic Education Diocese of Ballarat Full-time

Principal St Mary's Primary School, Ararat The Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL) is seeking an...
Principal

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 5 days ago

, Western Australia Department of Education, Western Australia Full-time

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1067844 This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with...
Principal

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

Yarralin, Australia Department of Education and Training Full-time $206,177 Contract

Vacancy Number: 007412 Agency: Department of Education and Training Number of Vacancies: 1 Work Unit: Yarralin...

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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.