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Salary Guide

School Principal Salary in Ireland

Based on 1,386 job listings - 2026

Average salary
€120,000 - €158,250
Median salary
€120,000 - €158,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€77K
25th percentile€96K
Median€120K
75th percentile€158K
90th percentile€182K

50% of professionals earn between €96,200 - €158,250 EUR

The median salary is €120,000

Top cities

Dublin600 job openings
Cork145 job openings
Limerick110 job openings
County Dublin52 job openings
Galway47 job openings
Naas44 job openings

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School Principal

1,386 job openings

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The average salary for a School Principal in Ireland is EUR 120,000 - EUR 158,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 139,125 per year, based on 1,386 active job listings.

The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Limerick, County Dublin, Galway. Dublin leads with 600 job openings.

Explore 1,386 School Principal job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.