50% of professionals earn between $95,000 - $140,000 AUD
The median salary is $117,000
The average salary for a School Principal in Australia is AUD 95,000 - AUD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 128,500 per year, based on 9,897 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide. Brisbane leads with 1,206 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in Australia include Department for Education, Children and Young People, Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools, St Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary School, Department of Transport and Main Roads, Australian Retirement Trust.
Explore 9,897 School Principal job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.