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Salary Guide

School Principal Salary in Ireland

Based on 1,367 job listings - 2026

Average salary
€110,000 - €136,378
Median salary
€110,000 - €136,378
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€72K
25th percentile€90K
Median€110K
75th percentile€136K
90th percentile€157K

50% of professionals earn between €90,000 - €136,378 EUR

The median salary is €110,000

Top cities

Dublin608 job openings
Cork143 job openings
Limerick107 job openings
County Dublin52 job openings
Naas43 job openings
Galway39 job openings

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School Principal

1,367 job openings

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The average salary for a School Principal in Ireland is EUR 110,000 - EUR 136,378 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 123,189 per year, based on 1,367 active job listings.

The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Limerick, County Dublin, Naas. Dublin leads with 608 job openings.

Explore 1,367 School Principal job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.