School Principal Salary in Australia
School Principal Salary in Brisbane
Based on 484 job listings - Brisbane, Australia 2026
Average salary
$138,462 - $157,671
Median salary
$139,942 - $149,935
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$120K
25th percentile$133K
Median$140K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$150K
50% of professionals earn between $132,830 - $139,942 AUD
The median salary is $139,942
Compare with national average
Brisbane
Average salary
138,462 - 157,671
Median salary
139,942 - 149,935
484 job openings
Australia
Average salary
116,666 - 145,583
Median salary
116,666 - 145,583
6,773 job openings
Other cities
Melbourne803 job openings
Sydney745 job openings
Perth511 job openings
Adelaide208 job openings
Canberra58 job openings
Mackay48 job openings
Darwin28 job openings
Parramatta27 job openings
Gold Coast26 job openings
Ballarat23 job openings
Derwent Bridge22 job openings
Cairns20 job openings
The average salary for a School Principal in Brisbane, Australia is AUD 138,462 - AUD 157,671 per year in 2026, based on 484 job listings.
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