School Principal Salary in Australia
School Principal Salary in Canberra
Based on 64 job listings - Canberra, Australia 2026
Average salary
$169,865 - $183,734
Median salary
$167,644 - $182,636
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$148K
25th percentile$158K
Median$168K
75th percentile$182K
90th percentile$196K
50% of professionals earn between $157,966 - $181,765 AUD
The median salary is $167,644
Compare with national average
Canberra
Average salary
169,865 - 183,734
Median salary
167,644 - 182,636
64 job openings
Australia
Average salary
116,981 - 148,287
Median salary
116,981 - 148,287
6,313 job openings
The average salary for a School Principal in Canberra, Australia is AUD 169,865 - AUD 183,734 per year in 2026, based on 64 job listings.
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