School Principal Salary in Australia
School Principal Salary in Brisbane
Based on 448 job listings - Brisbane, Australia 2026
Average salary
$135,242 - $153,643
Median salary
$136,773 - $149,935
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$120K
25th percentile$133K
Median$137K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$149K
50% of professionals earn between $132,572 - $139,942 AUD
The median salary is $136,773
Compare with national average
Brisbane
Average salary
135,242 - 153,643
Median salary
136,773 - 149,935
448 job openings
Australia
Average salary
116,666 - 148,287
Median salary
116,666 - 148,287
6,589 job openings
Other cities
Melbourne810 job openings
Sydney744 job openings
Perth511 job openings
Adelaide206 job openings
Canberra60 job openings
Newcastle34 job openings
Parramatta31 job openings
Darwin28 job openings
Mackay27 job openings
Gold Coast25 job openings
Derwent Bridge22 job openings
Cairns21 job openings
The average salary for a School Principal in Brisbane, Australia is AUD 135,242 - AUD 153,643 per year in 2026, based on 448 job listings.
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