Average salary
$120,000 - $145,000
Median salary
$120,000 - $145,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$72K
25th percentile$90K
Median$120K
75th percentile$145K
90th percentile$167K
50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $145,000 CAD
The median salary is $120,000
Top cities
Montréal6,887 job openings
Winnipeg3,114 job openings
Toronto2,548 job openings
Ottawa1,079 job openings
Vancouver864 job openings
Calgary619 job openings
Mississauga526 job openings
Laval363 job openings
North Census Division274 job openings
Dorval218 job openings
Lévis217 job openings
Edmonton209 job openings
Longueuil161 job openings
Moncton137 job openings
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The average salary for a School Principal in Canada is CAD 120,000 - CAD 145,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 132,500 per year, based on 26,815 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Canada are Montréal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver. Montréal leads with 6,887 job openings.
Explore 26,815 School Principal job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.