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Salary Guide

School Principal Salary in Nigeria

Based on 72 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦47,356 - ₦98,678
Median salary
₦47,356 - ₦98,678
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦47K
75th percentile₦99K
90th percentile₦113K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦98,678 NGN

The median salary is ₦47,356

Top cities

Lagos21 job openings

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School Principal

72 job openings

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The average salary for a School Principal in Nigeria is NGN 47,356 - NGN 98,678 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 73,017 per year, based on 72 active job listings.

The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Lagos State, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Benin City. Lagos leads with 21 job openings.

Explore 72 School Principal job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.