School Principal Salary in Australia
School Principal Salary in Melbourne
Based on 556 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026
Average salary
$140,697 - $177,230
Median salary
$142,790 - $182,431
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$116K
25th percentile$131K
Median$143K
75th percentile$147K
90th percentile$163K
50% of professionals earn between $130,548 - $146,644 AUD
The median salary is $142,790
Compare with national average
Melbourne
Average salary
140,697 - 177,230
Median salary
142,790 - 182,431
556 job openings
Australia
Average salary
122,620 - 148,287
Median salary
122,620 - 148,287
6,303 job openings
The average salary for a School Principal in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 140,697 - AUD 177,230 per year in 2026, based on 556 job listings.
Explore 556 School Principal job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.