Average salary
$120,000 - $146,505
Median salary
$120,000 - $146,505
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$73K
25th percentile$91K
Median$120K
75th percentile$147K
90th percentile$168K
50% of professionals earn between $91,497 - $146,505 CAD
The median salary is $120,000
Top cities
Montréal6,877 job openings
Winnipeg3,165 job openings
Toronto2,569 job openings
Ottawa1,106 job openings
Vancouver864 job openings
Calgary617 job openings
Mississauga532 job openings
Laval369 job openings
North Census Division274 job openings
Dorval217 job openings
Lévis217 job openings
Edmonton209 job openings
Longueuil158 job openings
Moncton137 job openings
Québec Province131 job openings
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The average salary for a School Principal in Canada is CAD 120,000 - CAD 146,505 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 133,253 per year, based on 26,945 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Canada are Montréal, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver. Montréal leads with 6,877 job openings.
Explore 26,945 School Principal job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.