School Principal Salary in Australia
School Principal Salary in Brisbane
Based on 448 job listings - Brisbane, Australia 2026
Average salary
$135,447 - $154,313
Median salary
$139,942 - $149,935
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$120K
25th percentile$130K
Median$140K
75th percentile$141K
90th percentile$149K
50% of professionals earn between $130,314 - $141,035 AUD
The median salary is $139,942
Compare with national average
Brisbane
Average salary
135,447 - 154,313
Median salary
139,942 - 149,935
448 job openings
Australia
Average salary
119,064 - 148,348
Median salary
119,064 - 148,348
6,536 job openings
Other cities
Melbourne803 job openings
Sydney730 job openings
Perth507 job openings
Adelaide204 job openings
Canberra60 job openings
Newcastle35 job openings
Parramatta32 job openings
Darwin28 job openings
Mackay28 job openings
Gold Coast23 job openings
Cairns22 job openings
Derwent Bridge22 job openings
The average salary for a School Principal in Brisbane, Australia is AUD 135,447 - AUD 154,313 per year in 2026, based on 448 job listings.
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